Laurent Perrier Brut Non Vintage Champagne, 75cl

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Not my personal favourite style but it's certainly true to the ordained style and a lot of care goes into making it. It's not going to keep quiet as you enjoy your Valentine's dinner but may do a certain amount of interrupting. Michel Fauconnet 2004 - 2023 | Joined Laurent-Perrier in 1973, became the 3rd Cellar Master of the House, after respectively Edouard Leclerc in 1950 and Alain Terrier in 1983.

The lightness and elegance of Laurent-Perrier’s signature Champagne, La Cuvée, defines the House style. We met with Cellar Master Michel Fauconnet to visit Laurent-Perrier's renovated cellars and conduct a vertical tasting of Brut Vintage and Grand Siècle (all from magnum) alongside Jancis Robinson MW. After changing hands through several deaths and marriages, it was Bernard de Nonancourt who initiated Laurent-Perrier's rise to world fame.Please note, whilst the majority of parcels sent on this service are received next day, this is not guaranteed. His two daughters - Alexandra and Stéphanie - are involved in the business, helping to keep the inimitable Brut Rosé on the tip of people’s tongues, as well as the elegant Chardonnay-dominated ‘Brut L-P’. The latter, widow and mother of four children, acquired the Domaine Laurent-Perrier and ran the business while two of her sons, Maurice and Bernard, joined the French Resistance. Laurent-Perrier Champagne is based on the art of blending: the blending of grape varieties, the blending of Crus and the blending of years. Champagne is based on the art of blending: the blending of grape varieties, the blending of Crus and the blending of years.

Only 24 iterations have been produced in 65 years in Laurent Perrier's quest to find 'The perfect vintage champagne'. Perfectly balanced, with crisp flavours and finesse, it is also an ideal companion for fish, poultry and white meat. In 2017, Laurent-Perrier took a huge risk and created a new recipe for their popular non-vintage Champagne. This variety which is very often the majority, brings Brut Sans Année from "La Cuvée" to the House's champagnes with the most prestigious Cuvées bringing the freshness, the elegance and purity which are much sought after and make the Laurent-Perrier style so distinct.Bernard observed that nature would never provide the perfect oenological year though the art of assemblage, LP could in fact create it. Indeed, Laurent-Perrier are one of the most reductive in style, serving to enhance their fruity expression and smoky complexity. Sadly, de Nonancourt passed away in 2010 and Laurent-Perrier is now managed by his two daughters, Alexandra and Stéphanie alongside Cellar Master Michel Fauconnet and has become one of the region's largest producers, they are perhaps best known for Cuvée Rosé, the most recognised rosé champagne on the planet.

Made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, this is deliciously fresh and elegant, with a great balance of fruity fl avours and creamy texture. Sadly, de Nonancourt passed away in 2010 and Laurent-Perrier is now managed by his two daughters, Alexandra and Stéphanie. One of Champagne's most important figures in the 20th century, he officially took over in 1948 after a three-year apprenticeship at the Houses of Delamotte and Lanson. Broad and supple in texture, with sappy red berry and blood orange flavors supported by a firm spine of minerality. The beautifully expressive nose oozes Pinot Noir's sweet and spicy strawberry and blood orange fruit.The Laurent Perrier rose is a lively, well rounded champagne which combines structure and freshness. With another war looking likely Eugenie sold the company in 1939 to Mary-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt. Fine Wine Direct Ltd offers a fantastic range of carefully selected red wine, white wine, rosé, champagne, sparkling and spirits delivered safely to your door.