2014 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque - Fleur de Champagne Brut Rose Millesime, Champagne, France (750ml) Pineau des Charentes previewed this 2013 one month

previewed this 2013 one month before bottling and I hadn't had the chance to encounter the wine since my visit to the vineyard some 16 months ago

These same flavors come rushing through the medium-bodied palate which has a slightly creamy texture followed by a hint of white pepper and fresh herbal notes

Bright golden in color with a flinty minerality and an animating very well integrated tartness

showing the wild side of the grape variety

Lovely stuff

2014 Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque - Fleur de Champagne Brut Rose Millesime, Champagne, France (750ml) Pineau des Charentes previewed this 2013 one monthWINEMAKER'S NOTES: Perrier Jout Belle poque Ros is a fascinating cuve subtle and delicate, yet also warm and embracing, as if it were wrapping you in silk. A shimmering, pastel toned, salmon pink with luminous orange highlights. Aromas of strawberry and peony with the tartness of kumquat and white currant. Notes of pink grapefruit and mandarin combined with the generosity of brioche.