Limited Refill: 100-Point Grand Siecle N.26

Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Laurent-Perrier's house style emphasizes freshness, elegance, and finesse across its entire range of champagnes. None of their wines see élevage in oak, nor are they known for single vintage cuvées. The art of blending - not just of grapes but of years, as well - is fundamental to champagne. Even their prestige cuvée Grand Siècle is never a single vintage wine, but always a blend of three complementary vintage years, essentially "creating" the perfect year.

NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Grand Siecle N.26

Blend of years:
2012, 2008, 2007
(58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir)

100 points (No. 1 wine of 2023) - James Suckling (JamesSuckling)
98 points - Audrey Frick (Jeb Dunnuck)
98 points - Peter Moser (Falstaff Guide)
97 points - "Cellar Selection" Wine Enthusiast
96+ points - John Gilman (View From the Cellar)
96+ points - Kristaps Karklins (Wine Advocate)
96+ points - Antonio Galloni (Vinous)

"This is really something. Electric on the palate. The aromas are so complex with sliced fresh and dried ginger, subtle pie crust, tarte tatin and hints of nutmeg with some salted caramel.  Toasted bread, too. Always subtle. The palate is full- to medium-bodied yet hemmed-in with a freshness and balance that draws you back.  Savory and vibrant. It's full of energy. Spectacular. Fascinating.  Symphonic blend of 2012, 2008 and 2007. 65% of the 2012, 25% of the 2008 and 10% of the 2007. Eight grand cru. Chardonnay 58% and 42% pinot noir. Disgorged February 2023. 10 years on the lees. 7g/L dosage. Drink or hold."-James Suckling

"Eight different Grand Crus contributed to the blend of the bright straw-colored NV Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée 26 Brut (65% from 2012, 25% from 2008, and the rest from 2007). The nose offers notes of fresh bread dough, orange blossoms, fresh apples, and a hint of peach. Medium-bodied, the palate comes to life, filling with wonderful, pure notes of fleshy ripe fruit, a supple texture, and lots of length on the finish. It needs time initially to open in the glass, but as it opens it really starts to show its pedigree. It’s a very impressive wine to drink over the coming 2-3 decades. Released in January 2024. 7 grams per liter of dosage. Drink: 2024-2055."
-Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck

$215 with purchases of 3+ bottles

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