Winery - Joseph Perrier
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aromas of walnuts and red fruits show that this is a still a young wine. And that is confirmed by the taste, which is full-bodied but still very fresh and, ripe rather than mature. With its blend of premier and grand cru wines from the hot 1990 vintage, it is almost more like a wine than a Champagne.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a soft style of wine, quite full, with fresh, crisp layers. It has some bottle age, but also some good, pure fruit characters. Elegant and light, which makes this a good apéritif choice.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A full-bodied wine, packed with tight, ripe fruit and with a light, fresh mousse. The wine is still young, very ripe and powerful, definitely needing long bottle-aging. At this stage, the blend is dominated by Chardonnay, giving the aging ability as well as the richness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
How soft and creamy this is! With its aromas of pears, its generous, open character and its flavors of ripe white fruits, this is what 1998 is all about. Drink now; it’s delicious, but it won’t age much longer.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A full-bodied style, dominated by flavors of almonds, which indicate that this is moving from fruity youth to maturity. But there is still plenty of acidity there. Has a few years of life yet, but it is a pleasure to drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A pure, mineral-driven style, with a tight texture, hints of spice and cilantro, followed by vibrant acidity. It is a delicious wine, fine as an apéritif with its crisp, clean aftertaste.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With a majority of Chardonnay in the blend, Joseph Perrier’s prestige cuvée is light but mouthfilling, with a texture that shows a flinty character. The fruit is crisp, although it is softened by the dosage. However, 2002 is a great vintage, so this wine should be given time to integrate. Age for five years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A finely made, well balanced wine, bringing together fresh red currant and lime flavors, with an edge of minerality. The wine is tight, fresh but ready to drink, the well-integrated dosage hinting at softness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The ripe aromas are the sign of a wine that is rich, weighty and intense. This is a vinous Champagne, rich in full-bodied yellow and white fruits, definitely suggesting rich foods. Ten years on, it is developing well, but could be cellared for several more years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Joseph Perrier’s nonvintage cuvée is a full-bodied, weighty Champagne, dominated by Pinot Noir, full of food pairing possibilities. It has richness, touches of pear and fresh apricots and a delicious, open and creamy texture. The final feel is soft.
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