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Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siècle
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Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is recognised as one of the finest family owned Champagne Houses, renowned for its innovation and passion. The Nonancourt family’s independent spirit is the driving force behind the ‘New World Style’ of winemaking, creating a diverse, unique and highly sought-after range of Champagnes. Combined with a clear determination to observe established French traditions - respect for terroir, dedication to quality, strong and lasting relationships - such a vision will carry the success of this House into the future.
Launched in 1959, Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier’s Prestige Cuvée, the prime example of the House’s exacting standards and know-how. Its unique style combining finesse, power and balance is the outcome of blending the very best grapes from the most prestigious crus in wines from the best Laurent-Perrier vintage years.
Comprising approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier is a blend of 11 of Champagne’s most prestigious grands crus, all rated 100 %.
The Chardonnays are from Avize, Chouilly ,Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
The Pinots Noirs are from Ambonnay, Bouzy, Louvois, Mailly, Tours-sur-Marne, and Verzenay.
The wine is then aged for 7 to 8 years before disgorgement. A blend of 3 outstanding years declared as vintage by Laurent-Perrier, chosen for their complimentary traits: one year for structure, one year for finesse and one year for freshness.
TASTING NOTES
Star bright in character with a fine effervescence.
An intense and complex nose of slightly candied fruits, followed by aromas of fresh pastry, grilled almonds, subtle hints of honey and gingerbread.
Well-rounded and developed, the wine brings a feeling of fullness while its beautiful minerality leaves an outstanding sensation of freshness - Grand Siècle offers a perfect balance between strength and delicacy.
Launched in 1959, Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier’s Prestige Cuvée, the prime example of the House’s exacting standards and know-how. Its unique style combining finesse, power and balance is the outcome of blending the very best grapes from the most prestigious crus in wines from the best Laurent-Perrier vintage years.
Comprising approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier is a blend of 11 of Champagne’s most prestigious grands crus, all rated 100 %.
The Chardonnays are from Avize, Chouilly ,Cramant, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
The Pinots Noirs are from Ambonnay, Bouzy, Louvois, Mailly, Tours-sur-Marne, and Verzenay.
The wine is then aged for 7 to 8 years before disgorgement. A blend of 3 outstanding years declared as vintage by Laurent-Perrier, chosen for their complimentary traits: one year for structure, one year for finesse and one year for freshness.
TASTING NOTES
Star bright in character with a fine effervescence.
An intense and complex nose of slightly candied fruits, followed by aromas of fresh pastry, grilled almonds, subtle hints of honey and gingerbread.
Well-rounded and developed, the wine brings a feeling of fullness while its beautiful minerality leaves an outstanding sensation of freshness - Grand Siècle offers a perfect balance between strength and delicacy.