Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque (Formafantasma Cocoon Gift Box) 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Perrier Jouet
Label Name:
 
Belle Epoque (Formafantasma Cocoon Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Blancs; Verzy & Mailly)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 45%, Pinot Meunier 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Reported scores from retailers/critics: Tannico ~91pts; some listings quote James Suckling ~94 for this vintage. no single universal award listed

Tasting Note
Delicate gold with fine bubbles. Floral white‑flower aromas lead to white peach, pear, grapefruit, pineapple, marzipan and gentle spice. Silky, mineral-driven palate with elegant mousse and a long, refined finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, seared bass, scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, creamy pasta. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, steamed prawns, dim sum, Cantonese lobster, lightly spiced Thai seafood.

Production Method
Vintage cuvée (2016) produced by traditional method (méthode champenoise); blended from Grand Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, aged on lees, limited Cocoon design edition tied to regenerative viticulture initiatives.

Vineyard Info
Maison Perrier‑Jouët, founded 1811, creator of Belle Époque cuvée; famous for Émile Gallé anemone motif. Collaboration with design duo Formafantasma for the Cocoon gift box.