Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée Brut

Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée Brut

Vintage: NV

VintageProduct CodeFormatClosureAvailability
NVLP108BNV6 x 75Natural CorkAvailable
NVLP108HNV12 x 37.5Natural CorkAvailable
NVLP108PNV3 x 150Natural CorkAvailable
Producer

Laurent-Perrier Champagne was founded by Eugène Laurent in Tours-sur-Marne in 1812 and remains family-run today. While known first and foremost for the Cuvée Rosé, Laurent-Perrier is now one of the most highly regarded Champagne houses due to the quality of its entire range. Their champagnes are all vinified by winemaker Michel Fauconnet, using grapes sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in 55 villages.

The ‘La Cuvée’ Brut NV is a blend of 55% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 10% Meunier, which ages for four years on its lees with less dosage than usual at nine grammes per litre residual sugar. Created in 1968, the Cuvée Rosé blends 100% Pinot Noir from 10 villages. The rosé colour is achieved by a short maceration of the Pinot Noir for 48 to 72 hours. The rosé is then cellared for at least five years before its release.

The Brut ‘Millésimé’ is made only in the best years, blending Chardonnay exclusively from the Côte des Blancs with Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. The ‘Grand Siècle’ Brut is a Chardonnay/Pinot Noir blend from three exceptional vintages, aged for a minimum of eight years.

Vineyards

Laurent-Perrier owns 150 hectares of land, which produces 10% of what is needed to make the 'La Cuvée.' The other 90% is bought in from over 100 Grand Crus villages. The Laurent-Perrier vines are planted on chalky soils which are typical of the Champagne region. The chalk subsoil holds sufficient water and provides good drainage when it is wet to prevent roots becoming water logged.

Vinification

The grapes were gently pressed with only the free-run juice used. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks before being bottled. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle and the wine was aged in the cellars. The wine was given a light dosage to enhance its balance and freshness.

Tasting Notes & Technical Details

In the glass, 'La Cuvée' is pale gold in colour with fine bubbles and a persistent mousse. This wine has aromas of fresh citrus and white flowers. On the palate, notes of peach and white fruits carry through to the long finish.

Alcohol (ABV)

12%

Acidity

6.6 g/l

Residual Sugar

7.9 g/l

pH

3.06

Awards
Silver

International Wine Challenge 2018

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