Laurent Perrier
Champagne Grande Cuvèe Grand Siècle n°26 Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | A prolonged ageing period in the cellar, at least 10 years on the lees for the bottle format (75 cl) and a few more years for the magnum format (150 cl). |
- Prestige cuvée: blend of three exceptional vintages (2007, 2008, 2012)
- Extended ageing: at least ten years on the lees for a silky and complex structure
- Aromatic profile: notes of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine, fresh butter, hazelnut and honey
- Taste and perlage: fine bubbles, fresh entry, persistent and savoury citrus finish
- Serving and pairings: temperature 10-12°C; ideal with aperitif, shellfish, fine fish and truffles
Description
What kind of wine it is
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne is a Traditional Method wine with a white gold colour and a fine, persistent perlage. This blend carefully combines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, expressing a style that is both fresh and structured. The aromatic profile releases notes of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine, fresh butter, hazelnut and honey. On the palate, it offers a delicate attack, a silky texture and an elegant mineral imprint. The tasting concludes with a long, savoury citrus finish.
Where it comes from
This cuvée originates in the Champagne region, bringing together the finest winemaking areas of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. The grapes come from eleven strictly selected Grand Cru vineyards: for Chardonnay, the vineyards of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Avize are chosen, while the Pinot Noir comes from Tours-sur-Marne, Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzy. The Laurent-Perrier winery serves as the ideal meeting point between these renowned areas, ensuring remarkable aromatic precision and great consistency of flavour over time.
How it is produced
Faithfully crafted using the Traditional Method, this wine is a meticulous blend of several outstanding vintages. After the vinification stage, it undergoes ageing on the lees for at least ten years in the cellars, an essential step in developing its distinctive silky texture and pronounced aromatic complexity. The process is completed with a Brut dosage, maintaining a perfectly balanced liveliness and a clear persistence, consistently supported by delicate notes of dried fruit.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1812, Maison Laurent-Perrier celebrates excellence with the prestigious Grand Siècle series, created to recreate the perfect vintage. Iteration No. 26 is a masterful blend of three exceptional vintages, sourced from eleven Grand Crus selected from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Thanks to an expert 10-year maturation on the lees, this champagne releases monumental energy and offers a silky, enveloping palate. Presented in a magnificent bottle inspired by the era of the Sun King, it provides an experience of absolute elegance.
Awards
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96/100
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2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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100/100
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96/100
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96/100
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95/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1812
- Oenologist: Michel Fauconnet
This is how Domaine Laurent-Perrier was anchored in Tours-sur-Marne. This picturesque village is ideally situated at the crossroads of the three main wine-growing areas of the Marne département: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. It is also one of the 17 Champagne villages classified in the prestigious 'Grand Cru' area. Read more
| Name | Laurent Perrier Champagne Grande Cuvee Grand Siecle n°26 Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Laurent Perrier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1812, Maison Laurent-Perrier celebrates excellence with the prestigious Grand Siècle series, created to recreate the perfect vintage. Iteration No. 26 is a masterful blend of three exceptional vintages, sourced from eleven Grand Crus selected from the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs. Thanks to an expert 10-year maturation on the lees, this champagne releases monumental energy and offers a silky, enveloping palate. Presented in a magnificent bottle inspired by the era of the Sun King, it provides an experience of absolute elegance. |
| Origin | Vineyards in Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne and Ambonnay; selected crus: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize, Tour-sur-Marne and Verzy |
| Fermentation | At least 10 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) with blending of three exceptional vintages; extended ageing in the cellar for at least 10 years on the lees |
| Wine making | Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) with a blend of three exceptional vintages; extended ageing in the cellar for at least 10 years on the lees; disgorged in February 2023; Brut dosage (7 g/L). |
| Aging | A prolonged ageing period in the cellar, at least 10 years on the lees for the bottle format (75 cl) and a few more years for the magnum format (150 cl). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |