2011 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Luminous Brut

Champagne Blend - 1.5L
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REVIEWS

WE 94 JS 92 W&S 92
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, December 2018

Always a light, ethereal style of wine, this is also very fresh and still young. It will age with its taut minerality from the Chardonnay in the blend. A softer background will become toasty over the next few years. The...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, July 2018

A fresh edition with grapefruit, peaches and a wealth of bright-fruit aromas. The palate is finer and more chiseled in 2011. The flavors are quite elegant and there’s a neat, succulent feel at the finish. Drink or hold.
W&S 92

Wine & Spirits, December 2018

A classic style of Champagne, intricately blended, this presents elegant flavors in a way that’s easier to drink than to describe. Is the depth coming from the cherry fruit, both savory and ripe? From the mineral...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Sparkling
Varietal
Champagne Blend
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Vintage
2011
Size
1.5L
Percent alcohol
12.50%
Closure
Cork

The 2011 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Luminous Brut is a Champagne blend from France, crafted with a classic style that speaks to both tradition and elegance. This vintage, marking 200 years after the foundation of Perrier-Jouet, is imbued with a sense of history and the craftsmanship associated with this renowned producer.

Wine & Spirits describes this Champagne as "intricately blended," highlighting its elegant flavors that are "easier to drink than to describe." The review notes the complexity of its depth, which could stem from its cherry fruit notes, both savory and ripe, or perhaps from its mineral structure. The presence of a Cognac-like spice note adds to its charm, showcasing the blend's sophisticated character.

James Suckling offers similar praise, scoring the wine at 92 points. He notes the fresh aromas of grapefruit and peaches, along with a "wealth of bright-fruit aromas." Suckling appreciates the finer, more chiseled palate of the 2011 vintage, finding the flavors elegant with a "neat, succulent feel at the finish."

Wine Enthusiast awards this wine an impressive 94 points. Roger Voss describes it as "always a light, ethereal style of wine" that is still fresh and youthful. He emphasizes its taut minerality, likely from the Chardonnay in the blend, and anticipates that its softer background will develop a toasty quality over the coming years. Voss recommends drinking this Champagne from 2021 onwards to allow for further maturation.

Overall, the 2011 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Luminous Brut is celebrated for its balance of freshness and complexity. The reviews underscore its ability to age gracefully, promising an evolving profile that will continue to delight connoisseurs.