Grand Siecle Iteration N°23
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While magnificent upon release, this prestige cuvee possesses remarkable aging potential and is best enjoyed from release through 2035 and beyond.
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Seared sea scallops, roasted milk-fed veal, or aged Comte cheese.
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Laurent-Perrier's Grand Siecle is a revolutionary concept in prestige Champagne, conceived in 1959 by Bernard de Nonancourt. Rather than relying on a single vintage, Grand Siecle seeks to recreate the 'perfect year' by blending three complementary, exceptional vintages. Iteration N°23 is a masterful assemblage of the 2006, 2004, and 2002 vintages, composed of approximately 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir sourced exclusively from 11 of Champagne's most prestigious Grand Cru villages. Named in honor of the 'Great Century' of Louis XIV, the Sun King, this cuvee is presented in a bottle inspired by 17th-century master glassmakers. Having aged for around 14 years on its lees, it offers an extraordinary balance of depth, freshness, and aromatic complexity, featuring notes of candied citrus, toasted brioche, honey, and chalky minerality.
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Established in 1812 in the grand cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, Champagne, Laurent-Perrier is one of the world's most esteemed, family-controlled Champagne houses. Under the visionary leadership of Bernard de Nonancourt, who took the helm in 1948, the house pioneered a signature style defined by freshness, elegance, and purity, heavily emphasizing the Chardonnay grape. Laurent-Perrier is celebrated for its groundbreaking innovations, including the creation of the multi-vintage prestige cuvée Grand Siècle, the pioneering zero-dosage Ultra Brut, and the iconic, maceration-crafted Cuvée Rosé. Today, the house continues to champion sustainable viticulture and traditional craftsmanship, producing a diverse portfolio of world-class sparkling wines that epitomize French art de vivre.