Laurent-Perrier "Grand Siècle" Iteration #25 Brut Champagne
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James Suckling
Reviewed June 2022A prestige Champagne with great density and depth, yet it remains compact and structured, with a combination of fine phenolics, acidity and extract. Lots of flavors of lemon rind, salt, mineral and honeysuckle with an attractive fresh-herb undertone. Then it turns to candied lemons with some ginger. A triumph in complexity and power. A blend of 2008, 2007 and 2006. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. 7g/L dosage.
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Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
The NV Champagne Grand Siecle Grand Cuvée No. 25 is composed of the 2008, 2007, and 2006 vintages, from nine Grand Crus, and has 7 grams per liter dosage. It is only the second time in Laurent-Perrier’s history that this the cuvée was produced from consecutive vintages. This is the first and most complete of the three expressions I tasted in Tours-sur-Marne in September, as it strikes remarkable balance between richness and tension. The nose is elegant in its ripeness, with perfumed layers of white flowers, honey, and sweet pastry. Meanwhile, the palate is compact, racy, and focused. It all comes together with great length and a long finish. (AF)
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Wine Advocate
A blend of the 2008, 2007 and 2006 vintages, with fully 55% deriving from 2008, Laurent-Perrier's NV Brut Grand Siècle #25 is coming into its own today, bursting from the glass with scents of nectarine, pear, orange oil and confit citrus mingled with notions of buttery pastry, brioche, iodine, dried white flowers and freshly baked bread. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated and incisive, with a fleshy core of fruit girdled by racy acids and animated by a pretty pinpoint mousse, it's seamless and harmonious, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. (WK)
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Decanter
The newest release of Grand Siècle is based upon the superb and structured 2008 vintage (65% of the blend), along with the vivacious 2007 vintage (25%), and the creamy, luxurious 2006 (10%). The final blend is 60% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 40% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. The result at this stage exhibits its Chardonnay character, with toasty notes of ripe pear and spice on the nose and a creamy, silky texture and an edge of citrus. Although elegant and refined at present, the underlying power will doubtless come to the fore with time. Dosage: 7g/L (CC)
Staff Reviews
GW
This iteration of Grand Siecle is 60% 20008 and has a pale white gold color and a wonderful bead of precise bubbles. The bouquet has high class brioche framed by hazelnut cream and subtle lime zest- what a perfume! In the mouth it reminded me very much of the few times I have tasted Coche-Dury Puligny Montrachet “Les Enseignieres” with a limey drive that shows so much concentration but also seems weightless. The finish went on and on- this is truly a wine of hidden power- the grace and balance hide the strength inside this great bottle
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Scott Beckerley
Scott Beckerley
This new release in the Grand Siecle series has a very clean nose of lemon zest, nectarine, freshly ground ginger and honey crisp. Very, very, pretty and refreshing. On the palate, more citrus, with key lime, poached pear, cream and minerals. The long finish is spicy and bright, with pastry dough flavors peeking through. This is absolutely delicious and I have the feeling that it will extremely well.
Notes
This highly anticipated release is composed of 65% 2008, 25% 2007 and 10% of 2006, as usual for Grand Siècle, three vintage years blended to recreate the “perfect” vintage. The composition is 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards. The Chardonnay is from Avize, Cramant, Oger and Mesnil while the Pinot Noir is from Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Tours-sur-Marne and Mailly. After 12 years of ageing on the lees, this wine is in perfect harmony at just 7 grams per liter of dosage. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne Buyer)
Details
| Type | Sparkling Wine |
|---|---|
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1596756 |