Grand Siecle Iteration N°20
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2033
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared sea scallops, roasted turbot with butter sauce, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siecle represents the pinnacle of the house's blending philosophy, conceived in 1959 by the legendary Bernard de Nonancourt. Rather than relying on a single vintage, Grand Siecle seeks to recreate the 'perfect year' by blending three exceptional, complementary vintages. Iteration No. 20 is a masterclass in this art, uniting the stellar vintages of 1999, 1997, and 1996. Named in honor of the 'Great Century' of King Louis XIV—the era when Champagne first graced the royal courts of France—this prestige cuvee is crafted from a selection of 11 of the region's most prestigious Grand Crus, blending approximately 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. Aged for over a decade on its lees in the house's chalk cellars, this golden-hued Champagne delivers an extraordinary sensory journey, marrying mature notes of toasted brioche, honey, and roasted almonds with a vibrant, mineral-driven freshness.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1812 in Tours-sur-Marne by André Michel Pierlot and established under its enduring name by Mathilde Emilie Perrier, Champagne Laurent-Perrier is one of the world's most prestigious and family-owned Champagne houses. Under the visionary post-war leadership of Bernard de Nonancourt, the house pioneered an avant-garde winemaking philosophy centered on freshness, finesse, and Chardonnay-driven elegance, famously adopting stainless steel vats early on to preserve absolute aromatic purity. Laurent-Perrier is celebrated for shaping modern Champagne trends, boasting an iconic portfolio that includes the trailblazing zero-dosage Ultra Brut, the benchmark maceration-crafted Cuvée Rosé, and the illustrious prestige cuvée Grand Siècle, composed from multiple declared vintage years.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier