Grand Siècle Iteration N°26

Blend of vintages 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%), 2007 (10%)

2012: Winter and spring frosts affected yields, which were rather moderate. The dry and sunny summer produced wines of great finesse with elegant and balanced Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs with aromas of red fruits.

2008: The cool, sunny summer produced complex, well-structured wines for an excellent vintage with high-quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, which boast an exceptional aromatic richness.

2007: A warm spring, whose effects were mitigated by a mixed summer, produced straightforward wines with a beautiful freshness that will last over time. The Chardonnays are characterized by complex aromas of white fruits and citrus fruits and the Pinot Noirs by aromas of yellow fruits.

DESCRIPTION
A blend of 9 of the 17 Grand Cru sites from the 2007, 2008 and 2012 vintages. Selected by Laurent-Perrier due to the complementarity of the vintages.
For the "Grand Siècle" blend, the best grapes of the Chardonnay grape variety are predominantly used: 58% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize.
42% Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy.
The maturation period in the cellars is a minimum of 10 years.

TASTING NOTES
White-gold color with delicate and persistent perlage. The nose is a very complex bouquet with aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter, followed by notes of hazelnuts and a hint of honey. The initial taste in the mouth is very elegant and fresh with aromas of candied lemon and fresh hazelnuts. On the palate, it is silky and mineral with notes

Grand Siècle harmonizes perfectly with noble and refined dishes: it accompanies truffled poultry, veal fillet with morels or sea bass and turbot with a delicate sauce.
Serving temperature: between 10 and 12°C, to allow the full richness of aromas to unfold perfectly.