94/100 James Suckling
Four years ageing in the cellars ensures perfect maturity upon release
A blend of 55% Chardonnay, double the usual amount in Champagne, giving the wine its unique personality
This wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent-Perrier to craft La Cuvée
First released in 2017
This wine comes from the purest grape juice and it alone allows Laurent Perrier to craft La Cuvée, a champagne of great finesse and a beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in our cellars. La Cuvée defines the House style and serves as an ideal introduction to our wines with its characteristic lightness, freshness and elegance.
Founded in 1812, the House of Laurent-Perrier has been defined by its pioneering role in innovating champagne throughout its history. Through its commitment to sustainable viticulture in the Champagne vineyards, and through each of its Cuvées, the House has built its success around 3 unique savoir-faire: blending reserve wines , maceration and non-dosage.
Grape varieties: Chardonnay +50%, Pinot Noir 30-35%, Meunier 10-15% Reserve wines: 15-30% Crus: +100 Crus Ageing: 4 years
By Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III Purveyors of Champagne Laurent-Perrier
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| E= | 27165kJkcal |
RI= Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal)
Contains Sulphites
Alcohol by volume: 12 %
Serving suggestion: Best served between 8°C and 10°C
Agent: Laurent-Perrier UK Ltd
Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Producer: Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Winemaker: Olivier Vigneron
Wine colour: White
Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork
Storage instructions: This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to <>
History: Champagne Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1812 but the story is really one of modern renaissance. In 1939 the House was sold to the de Nonancourt family & Madame de Nonancourt passed control of the House to her son Bernard in 1948. Bernard had a modern vision of a champagne style that could be enjoyed any time with a cleaner palate. He brought innovation & a pioneering spirit to the House, so the Laurent-Perrier style of elegance & freshness was born. His legacy lives on today through his daughters.
Regional information: Champagne terroir covers a roughly 34,000 ha of vineyards, each one bringing together a combination of climate, soil & terrain. The production zone AOC was defined & delimited by a law passed in 1927. The terroir has two major features: northerly latitude & dual climate. The subsoil is mainly limestone with the addition of chalk & marl. This subsoil has good drainage & also adds that mineral taste to certain Champagnes. The moderately steep terrain offers perfect exposure to sunlight with added drainage.
Vinification: For blending, only the musts of the Cuvée are used, so only 80% of the grape juice is extracted from pressing. Laurent-Perrier’s style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay. Purity, freshness and elegance - essential characteristics, expressed in this champagne which embodies the spirit of the House.
Country of Origin France
Laurent-Perrier, Tours-Sur-Marne, France.
Item code: 7466223
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