Ultra Brut
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to appreciate its vibrant energy and pristine freshness, though well-stored bottles can evolve beautifully for up to 10 years.
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Fresh oysters on the half shell, sashimi or crudo, and light seafood tempura.
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Laurent-Perrier's Ultra Brut is a historic pioneer in the zero-dosage Champagne category. Its origins date back to 1889, when Mathilde Emilie Perrier, the formidable widow who ran the house, created a 'Grand Vin Sans Sucre' to cater to the dry palates of British connoisseurs. Although the style slipped into obscurity, Bernard de Nonancourt revived it in 1981, launching the modern Ultra Brut. Crafted from a meticulous selection of fully ripe Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Grand and Premier Cru villages, this cuvée requires exceptional raw material because there is no dosage (added sugar) to mask any imperfections. Aged for at least six years on its lees, this bone-dry Champagne showcases a pure, crystalline expression of terroir, characterized by intense mineral drive, citrus purity, and a remarkably clean finish.
🍾 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.