Laurent-Perrier : Grand Siècle Itération 24 Robe Soleil

The art of blending magnified through a refined and aromatic champagne

The estate

Founded in 1812, the Champagne Laurent-Perrier House experienced its golden age from 1948 onwards, thanks to the dynamism of Bernard de Nonancourt. Driven by this visionary businessman, the House distinguished itself by crafting cuvées that reflect its values of excellence and innovation.

Since its origins, the House has built its identity around Chardonnay. Through the freshness and finesse it brings to the blend, this grape variety defines the style of this benchmark of Champagne.

The Laurent-Perrier House expresses its avant-garde spirit notably through Grand Siècle and its multi-vintage blends, its Ultra Brut in a "zero dosage" style, or its Cuvée Rosé, the first rosé champagne of its category made by maceration. These so-called "groundbreaking" cuvées, each creation of which is an event, mark a new chapter in the history of the Laurent-Perrier House through their originality and its quest for excellence that has earned its international renown.

The values dear to Bernard de Nonancourt find their quintessence in the Laurent-Perrier cuvées, unanimously acclaimed by connoisseurs.

The vineyard

This Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 is crafted from a selection of 11 of the 17 Grands Crus of Champagne. It brings together prestigious crus from the Côte des Blancs with Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant and Oger, and from the Montagne de Reims with the Grands Crus of Ambonnay, Bouzy, Vouzy, Mailly and Tours-sur-Marne.

The wine

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 is a prestige cuvée that relies on blending rather than on a single vintage. Laurent-Perrier pushes the demands of blending ever further, believing it is possible to recreate the perfect oenological year, one that would bring together the ideal balance of all its organoleptic components. 24 iterations of Grand Siècle have thus been created since its launch in 1959.

A limited edition, the Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 Robe Soleil references the name given to the century of Louis XIV, the Sun King, marked by a strong international expansion of the French art of living.

Winemaking and aging

Aged for 10 years on the lees, followed by one year of rest after disgorgement. This cuvée features a low dosage of 7g/l.

Blend

A blend of Chardonnay (55%) complemented by Pinot Noir (45%). This blend of 9 Grands Crus was crafted from the 2004 (20%), 2006 (20%) and 2007 (60%) vintages, chosen for their complementarity.

Characteristics and tasting notes of the Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 Robe Soleil

Tasting

Appearance
The colour of the Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 evokes white gold, intense and brilliant, highlighting the finesse of the effervescence and the cordon of bubbles.

Nose
The bouquet is complex, combining citrus notes with notes of candied fruits. Gradually, brioche and viennoiserie notes emerge, evolving into the subtlety of honey and warm spice notes.

Palate
After a fresh attack, Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 progressively reveals all its power and delicacy to form a perfect balance. The impression of fullness it provides lingers long on the finish.

Serving

It is recommended to serve the Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 at a temperature between 10 and 12°C.

Food & wine pairings

This Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Itération N°24 will perfectly accompany surf-and-turf pairings, enhancing crustaceans such as langoustine or fine fish.