Buy Perrier-Jouët Champagne at Alfavin – Elegant Chardonnays and the Legendary Cuvée Belle Époque

Perrier-Jouët is a historic Champagne house, founded in 1811 in Épernay by Pierre-Nicolas Perrier and Rose Adélaïde Jouët. The Maison is renowned for its delicately fruity, elegant style with a strong focus on Chardonnay, which lends finesse and complexity to its wines. Since 1959, Perrier-Jouët has belonged to the GH Mumm group, now part of the Pernod Ricard family. Over the years, ownership has changed hands several times – from Mumm to Seagram, then Allied Domecq, and finally to today’s owner, Pernod Ricard. Thanks to the small size of the house, its refined, subtle and approachable style has always been preserved, rather than adapted to mainstream tastes. Perrier-Jouët’s reputation among connoisseurs rests on its iconic prestige cuvée, the Belle Époque, celebrated and sought after worldwide. At Alfavin" target="_blank">Alfavin, you can explore this prestigious Champagne and other select cuvées from the house.

Vineyards and Estate

Perrier-Jouët owns around 40 hectares of vineyards, primarily in the Grand Cru sites of the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Avize), including legendary plots such as Bourons Leroy and Bourons du Midi, which predominantly produce Chardonnay. Additional grapes are sourced from other select Crus in the Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne. The elevated locations and chalky soils contribute to the floral finesse and mineral depth of the wines, which you can conveniently purchase from.

Style

The style of Perrier-Jouët is subtle, fruity and elegant – strongly influenced by Chardonnay. Typical aromas include white peach, citrus fruits, white flowers and almonds. The Champagnes show a balanced structure between freshness, refinement and complexity, without being overly rich. The texture is creamy, with fine, delicate bubbles. Each cuvée is harmoniously composed, using reserve wines and extended lees ageing to enhance depth and complexity. 

Winemaking

Perrier-Jouët combines modern cellar technology with traditional craftsmanship. Alcoholic fermentation takes place under temperature control in stainless steel and partly in oak barrels to preserve aromatic diversity and structure. The malolactic fermentation is routinely carried out to soften acidity and achieve smoothness. Ageing on the lees generally lasts at least three years, and considerably longer for prestige cuvées such as the Belle Époque. The historic cellar has recently been renovated and equipped with oak casks dedicated to Chardonnay, enhancing floral and spicy nuances. Alfavin offers these expertly crafted Champagnes directly from the house for connoisseurs.

Flagship Cuvée: Belle Époque

The Belle Époque is Perrier-Jouët’s iconic prestige cuvée, with origins dating back to 1902. In 1969, Art Nouveau artist Émile Gallé designed the famous anemone motif for the bottle – now a symbol of the house. The cuvée blends approximately 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier, and matures on the lees for over five years. It embodies supreme elegance, complexity and floral finesse, captured in a harmonious, silky texture. Alfavin offers this celebrated cuvée alongside other select Perrier-Jouët Champagnes.

The extravagant bottle design originated in 1902 through the collaboration between Henri Gallice (then President of Perrier-Jouët) and Émile Gallé, founder of the École de Nancy and pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement. The artistic bottles were forgotten until rediscovered in 1964. Cellar Master André Baveret and Michel Budin revived them for a new prestige cuvée. In 1972, the 1964 vintage was presented at the Belle Époque Restaurant Maxim’s and sold out immediately upon its official 1973 market launch. 

Perrier-Jouët still produces relatively small quantities today, using old vines. The exceptional vineyards in Cramant are particularly influential in defining the Belle Époque. Chardonnay contributes around half of the blend, with Pinot Noir making up most of the rest, complemented by a small proportion of Pinot Meunier.

Historical and Cultural Significance

As early as 1861, Perrier-Jouët was appointed official supplier to Queen Victoria and later to the French Imperial Court. Eight cellar masters have preserved the distinctive house style over two centuries, including Hervé Deschamps (until 2020) and Séverine Frerson (since 2020, the house’s first female cellar master). Precision, restraint and artisanal excellence are core values reflected in every bottle of Perrier-Jouët Champagne.

Summary

Perrier-Jouët is deeply rooted in the Champagne region and embodies floral elegance, precision and sophistication. The ownership of outstanding Chardonnay monopoles in Grand Cru vineyards, the combination of traditional winemaking and modern cellar technology, and the production of iconic cuvées such as the Belle Époque make this house truly unique. Perfect for connoisseurs seeking delicate, elegant and complex Champagnes with character –  available at Alfavin