Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque Vintage:2007 thick and unctuous effort that's

thick and unctuous effort that's overflowing with notes of browned butter

(86% tempranillo and 14% garnacha)

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and it's a top one

Over the last six months the 2004 Cristal has come together beautifully and is shaping up to be a truly great

Perrier Jouet, Belle Epoque Vintage:2007 thick and unctuous effort that'sPerrier Jout Belle Epoque 2008 reminds me somewhat of the grace of the exceptional 1995, Cellarmaster Herv Deschamps first solo vintage and still one of his best. Though the two vintages 13 years apart share the same grace and class, the 2008 is more mineral, reflecting a quite sunless summer season. Only the return of warmer weather at the start of September imbued the vintage with a freshness of great Chardonnay in tune with the subtly restrained