Grand Siècle nº26 Laurent-Perrier
Grand Siècle nº26 By Laurent-Perrier
Grand Siècle nº26 represents the expression of the perfect year and is a great Champagne wine that has developed a deep aromatic complexity, yet manages to maintain its freshness and acidity over time, ensuring a great ageing capacity. Three exceptional years are chosen to make this wine.
Tasting Notes: White gold in colour with delicate, persistent bubbles.
Very complex nose involving aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter, followed by hints of hazelnut and a touch of honey. On the palate, the attack is very delicate and fresh with aromas of candied lemons and fresh hazelnuts. The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, flaked almonds and clementine.
Varieties: Chardonnay (58%) and Pinot Noir (42%)
Ageing: 10 years in bottle 750 ml
Pairing: Grand Siècle Iteration Nº26 accompanies high quality products and exquisite dishes, associations of land and sea, crustaceans and noble fish, white meats such as a Thai-style crayfish tartar or Bresse poultry.
- Wine Type
- Champagne
- Format
- 0,75L
- Vintage
- NV
- Castes
- Chardonnay
- Country
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- The most awarded
- James Suckling Top #1
- The highest scoring
- James Suckling 100 Points
Jancis Robinson 18 to 19.5 - Robert Parker
- RP96
- Wine Enthusiast
- 97
- James Suckling
- 100
- Jancis Robinson
- 19.5
A blend of the 2012, 2008 and 2007 vintages, the NV Brut Grand Siècle #26 is just coming onto the market. Wafting from the glass with notes of nectarine, peach and ripe citrus fruits mingled with notions of freshly baked bread, buttered toast, nougat, white flowers and clear honey, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a deep and rather broad-shouldered core of fruit that's girdled by racy acids and animated by a classy pinpoint mousse. This suave, complex three-vintage blend is the Grande Marque prestige cuvée par excellence. This bottle was disgorged in February 2023 with seven grams per liter dosage.
This is really something. Electric on the palate. The aromas are so complex with sliced fresh and dried ginger, subtle pie crust, tarte tatin and hints of nutmeg with some salted caramel. Toasted bread, too. Always subtle. The palate is full- to medium-bodied yet hemmed-in with a freshness and balance that draws you back. Savory and vibrant. It's full of energy. Spectacular. Fascinating. Symphonic blend of 2012, 2008 and 2007. 65% of the 2012, 25% of the 2008 and 10% of the 2007. Eight grand cru. Chardonnay 58% and 42% pinot noir. Disgorged February 2023. 10 years on the lees. 7g/L dosage. Drink or hold.
Powerful aroma of orange peel and something in the putty/chalk spectrum. It somehow manages to be both tight yet approachable, dense in terms of flavour concentration yet filigree in terms of texture. As usual, it's so Chardonnay! Overriding citrus character and quite amazingly long, a mouthful tingling on the palate for minutes not seconds. Enormous finesse. Massive pleasure. This would make the most luxurious aperitif. Michel Fauconnet, having welcomed the new chef de cave in January 2023, must be especially proud of this wine.
Pale golden yellow, silver reflections, fine, persistent mousse. Fine notes of yellow tropical fruit, ripe mango underpinned by cookie and citrus zest, mineral and fresh, seductive bouquet. Full-bodied, very elegant and harmonious, white peach, lively structure, salty touch on the finish, taut, cool, dry vinous style, shows very good length and assured certain ageing potential, perfect as an aperitif as well as a food companion.
Tautly textured, the Champagne is delicious with a poise between white and citrus fruits along with touches of maturity coming through. Drink this magnificent wine now for its great balance and intensity.