Country: France Region: Champagne
Varietal: Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot meunier
Vintage: NV Colour: White Style: Sparkling
Producer: Laurent Perrier
Description:
In 1881, when Cellar Master Eugène Laurent inherited the Alphonse PierlotChampagne House, he provided it with the essential foundations required to produce great champagnes, namely the houses and land to create a fully-fledged estate. He purchased vines in the very best terroirs of Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, and Ambonnay, excavated 800 metres of cellars, and set up a tasting laboratory.
That is how the Domaine Laurent-Perrier (the Estate) was anchored in Tours-sur-Marne. This picturesque village is ideally situated at the crossroads of the three main wine growing areas of the Marne département: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. It is also part of the 17 Champagne villages ranking in the prestigious ‘Grand Cru’ area.
Tasting Note:
Laurent-Perrier’s style and personality is defined by its high proportion of Chardonnay. Purity, freshness and elegance – essential characteristics expressed in this champagne – are a good introduction to the spirit of the House.
Food Matches: Caviar / Seafood / Oysters / Aperitif
Succulent and rich Pinot Noir at its finest. Hand-picked, organic fruit, whole bunch maceration and pigeage; this lovingly crafted Burgundy has enough structure and primary fruit to age nicely.
Critics & Recognition
★ 95–97 pts — Wine Advocate (Grand Crus) | Featured on the wine list at Hélène Darroze at The Connaught, London — a three-Michelin-starred restaurant and one of the world's most decorated dining rooms — and on the list at Robuchon au Dôme, Macau — a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, part of the legendary Joël Robuchon empire