Brilliant in character with a white gold colour. An intense nose of fresh citrus fruits followed by subtle aromas of grilled almonds and brioche. The wine has a fresh and toasted attack. The finish is persistent with notes of citrus fruit.
Grand Siècle iteration Nº25 has exceptional aromatic depth. 3 exceptional years chosen for their complementarity among the rare Laurent‑Perrier vintages.
97 POINTS FALSTAFF
96 ROBERT PARKER
97 TIM ATKIN
93 POINTS CELLAR TRACKER
A majority of Chardonnay complemented by Pinot Noir from a maximum of 11 Grands Crus out of the 319 Crus in the Champagne region. Grand Siècle #25 is a blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir and a blend of 3 complimentary vintages; 2006 (10%), 2007 (25%) and 2008 (65%). Grapes are sourced from 11 of the 17 Grand Cru villages and the wine has aged on lees for 12 years before disgorgement.
The « Grand Siècle » (Great Century) is the name given to one of the most prosperous periods (17th century) in the history of France known for the capacity of man, through his works, to create what nature cannot. Louis XIVth, known as the « Sun King », by creating the « Château de Versailles » and its gardens, was the architect of this model of harmony, balance and perfection. The symmetry and perspective of the « Jardins à la française », the capacity to grow Mediterranean fruits (especially Oranges inside the « Orangerie ») in such a Northern climate, creating the Grand Canal, the fountains and ponds with no nearby rivers are many illustrations of this ability of man to sublimate natural elements. The name of Grand Siècle was chosen for Laurent‑Perrier’s Prestige Cuvée based on this common vision to reach a perfection that Nature, on its own, cannot provide.
Pairing Suggestions: Noble meat, noble fish,shellfish, truffle.
Maturation: Grapes are sourced from 11 of the 17 Grand Cru villages and the wine has aged on lees for 12 years before disgorgement.
