Laurent-Perrier: Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée No. 26 Brut

Name: Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée No. 26 Brut
Brand: Laurent-Perrier
SKU: 61375H
Price: 1886 EUR
Availability: InStock

Begrænset

Til vinbonden

98+

100

2: Chardonnay 58%, Pinot Noir 42%

5: hvid, tør; Fermentering på flaske; Perling; 12,0% Vol.; Pakket ind i: 1 LÆGE

9: fuld & rund; mineral; frisk syrlighed

3: Lobenberg: 98+/100; Suckling: 100/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100; Jancis Robinson: 19,5/20

6: Frankrig, Champagne, Montagne de Reims

7: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Domaine Laurent-Perrier, 51150 Tours-Sur-Marne, FRANKREICH

Den gigantiske Cuvée No. 26 fra kultchampagnen Grand Siecle er baseret på ca. to tredjedele af topåret 2012, en fjerdedel af 2008 og resten af 2007. Den modner på gæren i sammenlagt 10 år mod perfektion. En stor, kraftfuld og intens champagne med en utrolig delikat og forførende næse. Citrontærte frisk fra ovnen, limeskal, citrongræs, delikat gul frugt af kvæde, pære og yuzu. Dybt mineralsk og citrusagtig skyder den hen over ganen, men dækker den samtidig med den fineste silkeagtighed. Lang, hurtig og delikat - en oplevelse!

Suckling om: Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée No. 26 Brut

This is really something. Electric on the palate. The aromas are so complex with sliced fresh and dried ginger, subtle pie crust, tarte tatin and hints of nutmeg with some salted caramel. Toasted bread, too. Always subtle. The palate is full- to medium-bodied yet hemmed-in with a freshness and balance that draws you back. Savory and vibrant. It's full of energy. Spectacular. Fascinating. Symphonic blend of 2012, 2008 and 2007. 65% of the 2012, 25% of the 2008 and 10% of the 2007. Eight grand cru. Chardonnay 58% and 42% pinot noir. Disgorged February 2023. 10 years on the lees. 7g/L dosage. Drink or hold. 100/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée No. 26 Brut

Eight different Grand Crus contributed to the blend of the bright straw-colored NV Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée 26 Brut (65% from 2012, 25% from 2008, and the rest from 2007). The nose offers notes of fresh bread dough, orange blossoms, fresh apples, and a hint of peach. Medium-bodied, the palate comes to life, filling with wonderful, pure notes of fleshy ripe fruit, a supple texture, and lots of length on the finish. It needs time initially to open in the glass, but as it opens it really starts to show its pedigree. It’s a very impressive wine to drink over the coming 2-3 decades. Released in January 2024. 7 grams per liter of dosage.

Jancis Robinson om: Champagne Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée No. 26 Brut

Powerful aroma of orange peel and something in the putty/chalk spectrum. It somehow manages to be both tight yet approachable, dense in terms of flavour concentration yet filigree in terms of texture. As usual, it's so Chardonnay! Overriding citrus character and quite amazingly long, a mouthful tingling on the palate for minutes not seconds. Enormous finesse. Massive pleasure. This would make the most luxurious aperitif. Michel Fauconnet, having welcomed the new chef de cave in January 2023, must be especially proud of this wine. 19,5/20