Perrier-Jouët Champagne Cuvée Fleur de Champagne 1996

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Winery:

Perrier-Jouët

Varietal:

Champagne Blend

Region:

France > Champagne

Type:

Sparkling Wine

Color:

White

Drink Dates:

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What to Expect

Champagne is specifically a sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France; every other sparkling is simply that, sparkling wine. Made to be aged for a few to many years, in many languages "Champagne" is synonymous with "party". When young, Champagne exhibits the fresh fruit tones of its "cepage", or blend. Usually based on a blend the features either Chardonnay or Pinot Noir as its main ingredient, Champagne's fruit can range from citrusy to orchard fruits and even red berries. The wine gains distinct yeasty notes from its secondary fermentation, the one that adds the fizz, which is typically described as recalling brioche or bread. As it ages Champagne tends to lose its obvious fruit, which is replaced by subtle nutty tones and subdued elements of dried fruits.

Winemakers Notes

Perrier Jout launched its famous "flower bottle" in 1969, with an arabesque design of anemones. Since then, it has been one of the world's most celebrated Champagnes. "The harvest is sometimes so outstanding that Perrier-Jout decides to make a vintage Cuve Fleur de Champagne. 1996 was one such year, when the quality of the grapes signalled a remarkable harvest from the outset. All the art of champagne making went into keeping the house style while bringing out the exceptional character of the year." - Perrier Jouet. The wine presents an intense, strong effervescence, read more...with fine and regular bubbles, with soft notes of white flowers, honey and lemon married with the aromas of fresh fruits of plums and pineapple.    (hide)

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