In the Perrier Jouet 2000 Champagne Brut Fleur de Champagne, the ripe fruit of the 2000 vintage carries through this relaxed, supple Champagne. It melds scents of toasted brioche with full flavors of pineapple, firming up in the finish to end clean and dry. Delicious on its own or with roast fish.
| Tasting notes |
| Color
Intense yellow
Bouquet
Bouquet of floral and fruity aromas, such as magnolia or a hint of candied lemon.
Palate
The palate is forthright and fresh, without being aggressive, before developing a full and generous sensation in the mouth with notes of fruit compote, centered around yellow fruits, and continuing with exceptional length with notes of honey, almond or toasty and grilled notes. |
| Rating |
rp 91 points
Subtle and creamy, with peach and apple flavors shaded by grapefruit and yeast accents. This is compact, despite being ripe, and finishes firm and crisp. Drink now through 2018. 2,000 cases imported. –BS |
| Wine maker notes |
| The grapes are pressed in the village of Cramant on Perrier- Jouët’s traditional wooden presses. After it is racked, the clear juice is transported to Épernay for fermentation. In the cellar, modern stainless steel tanks provide precise temperature control for the alcoholic and malolactic fermentations of the base wine. A liqueur de triage of sugar, yeast and base wine is added to the bottle, but of only 9 grams, in order for the natural subtlety of the prestige cuvée to shine through. Finally, the wine is bottle aged for seven years in the chalk cellars of Perrier Jouët. |
| Technical notes |
| 12.0% abv |
