Grand Siecle Iteration N°24
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed between 10 to 25 years from its disgorgement, offering spectacular evolution and longevity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops with truffle butter, roasted turbot in a rich cream sauce, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Grand Siecle is the pinnacle of Laurent-Perrier's winemaking philosophy, conceived in 1959 by the visionary Bernard de Nonancourt. Rejecting the traditional notion that a single vintage represents the ultimate expression of Champagne, de Nonancourt sought to recreate the 'perfect year' by blending three exceptional complementary vintages. Named in honor of the 'Great Century' of Louis XIV—an era that witnessed the birth of French haute cuisine and the refinement of sparkling Champagne at the royal court—Iteration N°24 is a masterclass in tension and depth. It brings together the stellar vintages of 2008, 2007, and 2006. Sourced exclusively from 11 prestigious Grand Cru villages, the blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir underwent over a decade of patient cellar aging on its lees, resulting in a Champagne of unparalleled complexity, striking minerality, and silky effervescence.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.