| Producer | Laurent-Perrier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Varietal | Champagne |
| Sku | 00475 |
| Size | 750ml |
Tasting Panel: 95 points
Boasting the texture of billowing silk, this Chardonnay-dominant brut cuvée openly appeals with aromas of buttery brioche, lime blossom, and ripe peach-the latter of which Laurent-Perrier forms a bridge on the palate between the creaminess of pear frangipane and lemon sherbet and the freshness of lemongrass and yuzu, edged by a light stroke of chalk.
Crafted from more than 100 carefully selected crus and aged for over four years in Laurent-Perrier's cellars, La Cuvée is the house's signature Champagne and a benchmark for freshness, elegance, and finesse. Produced with one of the highest proportions of Chardonnay among the major Champagne houses, it delivers remarkable purity, vibrant acidity, and exceptional balance.
Varietal Breakdown: 52% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, and 16% Pinot Meunier.
Brilliant pale gold in the glass, La Cuvée opens with inviting aromas of fresh citrus, white peach, crisp apple, white flowers, and warm brioche. The palate is lively yet refined, offering layers of lemon zest, orchard fruit, toasted almond, and delicate pastry notes carried by an elegant, persistent mousse. A low dosage highlights the wine's natural freshness and leaves a clean, mineral-driven finish.
Rich and layered with pie crust and dried apples. Hints of baked bread. Medium-bodied and structured with solid intensity. Lightly chewy with a flavorful finish. Some white pepper and just a hint of energetic bitterness. Reserve wines of 2019 and 2018. 52% chardonnay, 32% pinot noir and 16% pinot meunier.
Fresh and harmonious, with a minerally overtone and satinlike texture, this shows a subtle mesh of poached pear and white cherry, tangerine peel, blanched almond and pickled ginger flavors that expands through the finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Evoking aromas of menthol, white fruits, lemon oil and warm biscuits, the NV Brut La Cuvée possesses a medium to full-bodied, round and supple palate with good depth at the core and a charming, fresh, ethereal finish. For this release, the percentage of Chardonnay in this cuvée has been slightly increased, making it a blend of 52% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 13% Pinot Meunier. Based on the 2018 vintage, complemented with 2016 and 2015, it was disgorged with a dosage of nine grams per liter.
As an indication of its complexity, this Champagne is a blend of more than 100 different wines. This non vintage cuvée is rich, with a hint of toast contrasting with the wine’s mineral texture. White fruits give a vivid character to the aftertaste.
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