Tasting Notes
Aspect: Starry bright, with a brilliant yellow hue. Aroma: Subtle hints of honey, hazelnuts, grilled almonds and fresh pastry
History
Established in 1812, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the most distinguished family-owned Champagne Houses. Based in the heart of Champagne, in Tours-sur-Marne, Laurent-Perrier has a pedigree for innovation, handcrafting a diverse and pioneering range of fine champagnes that are produced to traditional, time-honoured methods,
Regional Information
The soil is limestone, chalky a very distinct character of the region Also the top soil itself is not that deep in Champagne, so the roots remain close to the surface not as most vines which can reach depths of up to 20 metres to reach their nutrition. The chalk subsoil holds sufficient water, during dry spells and due its porous nature also provides good drainage when it is wet to prevent roots of becoming water logged, acting a bit like a sponge.
Vinification Details
To produce Laurent-Perrier's luxury cuvee, Bernard de Nonancourt decided to concentrate on two of the mainstays of Champagne's know-how: the blending of different crus (wines from separate villages) and from different harvest years. The epitome of Champagne blending, Grand Sicle by Laurent-Perrier calls on wines from the finest growths and the very best harvests; years which have been declared as vintages by Laurent-Perrier.
Producer
Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Agent
Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Winemaker
Cellar Master, Michel Fauconnet
