Grand Siècle Iteration N°24

Vintage in Champagne is usually synonymous with excellence for Prestige Cuvées. Contrarily, Laurent-Perrier believes that only the art of assemblage can offer what nature can never provide, that is, the perfect year.

The expression of the perfect year is that of a great champagne wine that has long ageing potential and over time develops depth, intensity and aromatic complexity yet retains its freshness and vibrancy.

An assemblage of vintage years 2007 (60 %), 2006 (20%), 2004 (20 %)

• 2007 : a warm spring combined with a mixed summer reveals direct/precise wines with beautiful freshness which will keep over time with Chardonnays with complex aromas of white fruits and citrus and Pinot Noirs with aromas of yellow fruits.

• 2006 : a scorching July followed by a humid and cool August brings finesse and elegance to the wines. The Chardonnays reveal notes of white fruits, citrus and white flowers and the Pinot Noirs, notes of red fruits and cherry.

• 2004 : despite a mixed summer, favourable heat and dry weather in September offer structured wines with good length with Chardonnays with notes of citrus and acacia flower and fruity Pinot Noirs.

An assemblage from a selection of 11 of the 17 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Grands Crus.

• 55 % Chardonnay from : Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly.
• 45 % Pinot Noir from : Ambonnay, Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay.

An ageing of 14 years on lees for 150 cl magnums.

Eye
A sparkling spring yellow colour and a fine effervescence that supports a delicate and persistent thread of tiny bubbles.

Nose
A complex nose with aromas of candied lemon and clementine giving way to notes of toasted bread and fresh hazelnut.

Palate
Fresh and mineral at first on the palate with evolving citrus notes. A silky texture offering aromas of honeysuckle and candied lemon. A finish of great complexity and exceptional length.

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