Grand Siecle Iteration N°27
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 10 to 25 years from its release, though its exceptional structure allows it to evolve gracefully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pairs magnificently with noble seafood such as seared turbot or lobster, roasted milk-fed veal, and aged hard cheeses like Comté.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier's pinnacle expression, conceived in 1959 by the visionary Bernard de Nonancourt. Rejecting the traditional notion that a single vintage can capture perfection, de Nonancourt sought to recreate the 'perfect year' by blending three exceptional, complementary vintages. Iteration N°27 is a masterclass in this philosophy, uniting the stellar years of 2015, 2012, and 2008. Composed of approximately 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir sourced exclusively from 11 prestigious Grand Cru villages, this cuvée is aged for over eight years on its lees. The name pays homage to the 17th-century 'Grand Siècle' of Louis XIV, an era of unprecedented artistic and culinary refinement in France, and the wine is housed in a distinctive curved bottle modeled after historical 17th-century hand-blown glass. It offers a spectacular balance of tension, depth, and aromatic complexity, featuring notes of candied citrus, fresh honey, toasted brioche, and chalky minerality.
🍾 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.