2006 Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque
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Light gold. Smoky, mineral-laced citrus fruits and honeysuckle on the incisive nose. Opens up slowly to offer juicy Meyer lemon and white peach flavors underscored by a note of candied ginger. This taut, focused example delivers plenty of youthful verve and strong finishing cut. I find this quite a bit tighter than the majority of '06s that I've tasted lately. L2691311124.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Josh Raynolds
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50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier. Rich, nuanced and dense on the nose. Tasting this alongside Moët 2006, it is clear that this is much more ambitious. Good balance and lots of fresh acidity but a savoury undertow. Attractively dry finish. Not the tightest texture and surprisingly evolved for a 2006 but useful for drinking now. (JR)
(50% chardonnay from Cramant, Avize and Chouilly, 45% pinot noir from Mailly, Verzy and Ay and 5% pinot meunier from Dizy; L0781302561 14.23): Light, bright gold. Powerful aromas of poached pear, cherry pit, pungent flowers and buttered toast, with a touch of white pepper adding vivacity. Supple and weighty on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a bitter kick of musky rhubarb. Closes smooth and long, with very good breadth and building smokiness.