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Grand Siècle Itération 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/h3>
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
