Champagne French wine Sparkling wine wine

Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle Grand Cuvée No. 26 NV

RRP £180 per bottle
UK Stockist
Grand Siecle
96
Tasted on
17/04/2024
Tasted by
Cat Lomax
Tasted in
London

Grande Siècle, Laurent-Perrier’s prestige cuvée, has only been released 26 times since its debut in 1959. Always a blend of three vintages, this latest ‘itération’ combines the renowned 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%) and 2007 (10%), and hails from a total of eight different Grand Cru vineyards. After a minimum of ten years’ aging on fine lees, this complex and exuberant wine has all the hallmarks of a great vintage Champagne: the nose sings of toasty brioche, hazelnut and zesty lemon, while the rich yet elegant palate is supported by a finely textured mousse. Final notes of brioche and toasted almond are carried through a long, satisfying finish. This is an impeccable prestige cuvée Champagne that would elevate any event into an occasion to remember.

Colour
White
Wine Style
Still
Alcohol
12%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sub-region
Champagne AOP
Bottle size
75cl
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay (58%)
Pinot Noir (42%)