Wine Spectator Score: 90

Tanzer Score: 90

Region: Champagne

District: Other Appellation

Type: Sparkling Wine

Color: White

Varietal: White Blends

Vintage: NV

Size: 375ML

Available: 5

Brand: See more from Laurent Perrier (France)

Sku: 107210

Price: $22.99

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Product Information:

Winemaker's notes: While champagne shows the character of a specific harvest, non-vintage brut exemplifies the style of a particular House. Freshness, elegance and balance, all of which are typical of Laurent-Perrier's wines, are found in the Brut L-P year after year. Chardonnay, is the dominant grape variety and its proportion is unusually high for a non-vintage champagne blend, being double the average. The blend is made of wines from more than 55 crus or villages and between 10 and 20% of reserve wines are used. Brut L-P is aged on its lees for approximately three years and only a very light dosage is used to preserve its balance and natural freshness. The colour is a pale golden hue, with fine and persistent bubbles. The nose is fresh and delicate, showing good complexity with its hints of citrus and white fruit. With its elegant style, Brut L-P has led the way in making champagne the ideal apéritif. Perfectly balanced, with crisp flavours and finesse, it is also an ideal companion for fish, poultry and white meat. Fresh and supple upon entry with rounded and expressive flavours from which the fruit progressively emerges. Good balance and length. Grape Varieties: Chardonnay 45%, Pinot Noir 40%, and Pinot Meunier 15%.

Wine Spectator Review:
A vibrant Brut that pairs high-toned cream, vanilla and butter aromas with zesty fruit flavors and lively acidity. It's focused, harmonious and lush, staying sprightly on the lingering finish. 400,000 cases made.

Tanzer Review:
Deep aromas of citrus skin, smoke, minerals and spices, with a saline complexity. Ripe on entry, then dense and concentrated but pliant and very smooth. Leads with its strong, clear fruit tones of orange sorbet and lemon. Very ripe, accessible, well-balanced Champagne with excellent lingering fruit. In my tastings in recent years, this has consistently been among the best non-vintage brut bottlings from the major Champagne houses.