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Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle No. 25, Brut
- White
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Noir (40%)
Ready - youthful
- Jancis Robinson MW
- 17.5/20
- Antonio Galloni
- 94/100
- William Kelley
- 96/100
- James Suckling
- 99/100
- Audrey Frick
- 97/100
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Description
60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir coming from 2008, 2007 and 2006. 12 years lees ageing.
A charming nose that is both pronounced but also incredibly delicate. Touches of Amalfi lemons, oranges, stewed green apples and fresh pastries entice. The palate feels surprisingly settled, given the relatively recent disgorgement and the gentle mousse, a hallmark of the cuvée. Vibrant citrus, lemon compote, apple Tarte Tatin and a steely backbone. Delicate floral aromas give it a really refreshing feel, but there is considerable potential for ageing. Grand Siècle No. 25 will cellar for 4 years or 40; the choice is yours. What is clear is that it has been, and still is, hugely underappreciated.
Paul Keating, Account Manager, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Alcohol % 12%
Maturity Ready - youthful
Grape List Chardonnay (60%), Pinot Noir (40%)
Body Full Bodied
Producer Laurent Perrier
Critics reviews
Jancis Robinson MW 17.5/20
The 25th iteration of Laurent-Perrier's de luxe cuvée always a blend of different vintages in their quest to make the perfect champagne. Deep gold with the tiniest bead. Very pungently aromatic and with a texture as smooth as silk. Utterly luxurious. Slides over the palate with an undertow of surprisingly ripe Chardonnay. I'd drink this with a sophisticated fish dish, perhaps with a rich sauce. I love the gentlest of explosions on the palate. Surely this has a lower-than-average pressure? Very long. But it is not recommended for those who like their champagne on the austere side. This launched in late 2021, but it tastes as though it was already gorgeous in 2020.
Drink 2021 - 2027
Antonio Galloni 94/100
The NV Brut Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 25 is bright and gracious in feel. Orchard fruit, mint, dried flowers, lemon peel, graphite and chamomile are beautifully lifted. The No. 25 is fresh and taut but has enough fruit to be approachable now. The blend of vintages - 2008 60%), 2007 20%), 2006 20%) - is quite complementary. I liked the No. 25 more from magnum, but Champagne often shows so well in larger formats.
Drink 2022 - 2036
William Kelley 96/100
Laurent-Perrier's imminently released NV Brut Grand Siècle 25 shows beautifully, unwinding in the glass with an incipiently complex bouquet of pear, crisp stone fruit and mandarin mingled with hints of smoke, buttered toast and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, with a fleshy core of fruit, terrific concentration and a racy spine of acidity, it's a deep, comparatively structured wine that will evolve beautifully in the cellar.
As I've written before, this iteration is a blend of the 2008, 2007 and 2006 vintages, with 2008 lending 25 its depth and structure, 2007 contributing additional cut and 2006 additional richness. While the 25 exemplifies the seamless charm of this bottling, it's also one of the best propositions for long-term cellaring among recent renditions of Grand Siècle, and it will really reward time on the cork.
Drink 2023 - 2045
James Suckling 99/100
Incredible aromas of apple skin, pie crust, praline and flowers. So young in the nose. Full-bodied with super-fine tannins. It’s tight and refined yet structured and intense. Really long and beautiful. Still shy. Wonderful finish. 12 years on its lees before disgorging. Three vintages in the blend – 2008 65%), 2007 25%) and 2006 10%). 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. It’s the highest percentage of chardonnay ever.
Audrey Frick 97/100
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.
Drink 2024 - 2044
About this wine
Champagne
In 1668, the monk Dom Pérignon is credited with discovering the traditional method of making sparkling wine - a technique now used worldwide. Yet it is only in Champagne, France’s most northerly wine region, that this method produces wines of such finesse and prestige. Today, Champagne is home to over 15,000 growers and 290 Champagne houses. The region’s cool climate often necessitates a blend of grape varieties: Chardonnay brings fruit and elegance, while Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier provide body and backbone.
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