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Grand Siècle Iteration N°26
17 October 2023
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.
Assemblage of vintage years
2012 (65%), 2008 (25%), 2007 (10%)
2012: winter and spring frosts had an impact on
yields, which were rather moderate. The dry, sunny
summer produced wines of great finesse with elegant
and balanced Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs with red
fruit aromas.
2008: the cool, sunny summer produced complex,
well-structured wines for an outstanding vintage with
high quality Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs revealing
exceptional aromatic richness.
2007: a warm spring, the effects of which were
mitigated by a mixed summer, revealing straightforward
wines with a beautiful freshness that will keep over
time, with Chardonnays having complex aromas of white
and citrus fruits and Pinots Noirs with aromas of
yellow fruits.
8 Grands Crus
58 % Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger,
Cramant, Avize. 42 % Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne,
Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy.
Ageing
10 years ageing on lees for 75cl. bottles.
Eye
A white gold colour with delicate and persistent
bubbles.
Nose
A very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon,
clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes
of hazelnut and a touch of honey.
Palate
The attack in the mouth is very delicate and fresh
with candied lemon and fresh hazelnut aromas. The
palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle,
flaked almonds and clementine.
Jancis Robinson
19,5/20
James Suckling
100/100
Bettane + Desseauve
98/100
The perfect pairing by Christian Le Squer***
Turbot à la plancha, watercress & pickled pear
maceration
