LAURENT PERRIER
GRAND SIÈCLE BRUT CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE • FRANCE • THE ICONIC RECREATION OF THE PERFECT YEAR
"The masterpiece of Champagne. A majestic elixir with a strictly dry profile that fuses the opulence of vintage collection wines with an imperial, infinite mineral liveliness."
11 Grand Crus and a Legendary Maturation
Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne, conceived in 1959 by Bernard de Nonancourt, is crafted from plots in 11 vineyards classified as 100% Grand Crus in Champagne, France. It is a dry sparkling wine: instead of a single vintage, the Maison blends three declared exceptional years. It rests for a minimum of 7 to 10 years on lees.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Maison Laurent-Perrier.
Region of Origin: AOC Champagne (Tours-sur-Marne), France. 11 Grand Crus (Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly for Pinot Noir; Avize, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay).
Composition: Approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir; a blend of three vintages.
Sweetness Classification: Dry (Brut).
Aging: Minimum 7 to 10 years on lees in narrow-necked bottles.
Alcohol Content: 12% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 10°C - 12°C.
SKU / MPN: FR-LPGRANDSIECLE-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Golden yellow with copper highlights, tiny and slow-rising perlage.
Nose: Orange blossom honey, gingerbread, brioche, toasted almonds, ripe citrus, dried figs, and a limestone mineral background.
Palate: Broad and dry, silky and creamy, with lively citrus acidity and a majestic, eternal finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Caviar, white or black truffles, langoustines or lobster with truffle butter, turbot or black cod, porcini mushroom risottos, poularde with creamy sauces, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Parmigiano Reggiano.
Suggested Occasions:
- Special Celebration: Generational milestones and golden anniversaries.
- Business: Private dinners with high-ranking partners.
- The Perfect Gift: For collectors and epicureans.
- Romantic Dinner: Silky bubbles and a dry profile.
- Family Meal: Solemn celebrations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
It is strictly dry (Brut); its volume and roundness come from the aging of its Grand Crus grapes and its reserve wines.
How much can it evolve in a private cellar?
Under optimal conditions (11°C-13°C, 70% humidity, away from light) it can evolve for 15, 20, or even 30 years.
What glass is recommended?
Wide tulip-style or white wine glasses, not the traditional narrow flute.