Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque 2014 / Cocoon Gift Box
Champagne 12.5% ABV ABV Perrier-Jouët
1 March 2026
Finally understand what prestige cuvée means
The guy at the wine shop talked me into this and I'm glad he did. It's so much more interesting than regular champagne — there are layers to it that keep changing as you drink. Got a nice bready quality alongside the fruit. At 12.5% it's dangerously easy to drink for how good it is. Already planning when to buy another one.
20 January 2026
Beautiful but steep price tag
Tried this at a friend's dinner party and it's genuinely lovely champagne. Floral, elegant, proper depth to it. But £169 is a lot when you can get something pretty great for half that. If someone else is buying or it's a really big occasion then sure, otherwise I'd probably stick with something cheaper.
31 December 2025
The gift box alone is stunning
Got this as a birthday present and honestly the Cocoon gift box made it feel so special before I even opened the bottle. The champagne itself is gorgeous — really fruity with stone fruit flavours but still crisp and fresh. I kept going back for another sip without even realising it. Absolute showstopper.
24 November 2025
Worth every penny for a special night
Bought this for our anniversary and wow, it really delivered. The bubbles are so fine and there's this lovely brioche thing going on that I wasn't expecting. At £169 it's not an everyday bottle obviously, but for a proper occasion it's hard to beat. My wife said it was the best champagne she's ever had, so that's a win.