Champagne Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Grand Siecle No. 25 Grande Cuvee
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Grand Siecle No. 25 Grande Cuvee
Vintage in Champagne is usually synonymous with excellence for Prestige Cuvees. Contrarily Laurent-Perrier has always been convinced that only the art of assemblage can offer what nature can never provide: the perfect year._x000D_
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The expression of the perfect year is that of a great Champagne wine that over time has developed a depth intensity and aromatic complexity yet maintains its freshness and acidity. To create such a wine Laurent-Perrier will rely on the characteristics of the great vintage years of Champagne: freshness structure and finesse._x000D_
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Grand Siecle’s assemblage is based on 3 principles that have now become immutable._x000D_
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A blend of 3 exceptional years complementary in character._x000D_
A blend with a majority of Chardonnay supplemented by Pinot Noir and selected among 11 of the 17 existing Grands Crus in Champagne._x000D_
A blend benefiting from more than 10 years of ageing in the Cellars._x000D_
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2008 (65%) 2007 (25%) 2006 (10%)_x000D_
2008: a vintage noted for its structure with high quality Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs revealing an oustanding aromatic richness._x000D_
2007: a vintage noted for its freshness the Chardonnays are complex with aromas of white fruits and citrus and the Pinots Noirs open and fruity with a dominance of yellow fruit._x000D_
2006: a vintage noted for its finesse with rich complex Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs with red fruit aromas._x000D_
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 60% Pinot Noir 40%._x000D_
Crus: an assemblage from a selection of 9 of the 17 Grands Crus._x000D_
Chardonnay : Cramant Avize Oger Le Mesnil-sur-Oger._x000D_
Pinot Noir : Ambonnay Bouzy Verzy Tours-sur-Marne Mailly._x000D_
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Ageing: 12 years on lees._x000D_
Dosage: 7 grams per litre.