Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Grand Siecle Itération N°26

The vintage in a Champagne is generally considered synonymous with excellence for Cuvée de Prestige. On the contrary, at Laurent-Perrier, the art of blending can allow them to create what nature will never give us: the perfect vintage. The expression of the perfect vintage is that of a great Champagne that has developed a profound intensity and aromatic complexity, while managing to preserve freshness and acidity over time. It was on this idea, in 1959, that Grand Siècle was born. The blending of Champagne Grand Siècle is based on principles that are now immutable: 3 exceptional vintages are chosen for their complementarity among the rare vintages of the Maison Laurent-Perrier. For each, a majority of Chardonnay complemented by Pinot Noir is selected from the 11 Grands Crus chosen by the Maison to express the Grand Siècle style, from among the 319 Crus existing in the Champagne region. After an ageing period of at least 10 years, this limited production is revealed through a new iteration.

The Champagne Grand Siecle Itération N°26 by Laurent-Perrier is the result of assembling three great vintages: 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%) and 2007 (10%) – to reflect a perfect balance between structure, elegance and freshness. A blend of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir from a careful selection of 8 of the 17 Grand Crus: Cramant, Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay and Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Tours-sur-Marne for Pinot Noir.

The 2012 vintage (65%) offers wines of great finesse, with elegant and balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with aromas of red fruits. The 2008 vintage (25%) is known for its structure with high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir revealing exceptional aromatic richness, while the 2007 vintage (10%) is ideal for its freshness, with complex Chardonnay with aromas of white fruits and citrus fruits and the Pinot Noir open and fruity with a dominance of yellow fruits.

Long ageing on its lees for over 10 years and a final dosage of 7 g/l for this spectacular “Multi Vintage” Champagne.

The Champagne Grand Siecle Itération N°26 by Laurent-Perrier presents itself to the eye in a white gold guise with delicate, persistent bubbles. To the nose it is very complex, mixing aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter, which are followed by notes of hazelnuts and a touch of honey. To the palate it is delicate and fresh, with aromas of candied lemons and fresh hazelnuts, decidedly silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, slivered almonds and clementine. Ideal in combination with high-quality products and refined dishes, land-sea combinations, shellfish and noble fish, white meats such as Thai-style langoustine tartare or Bresse chicken.