The idea of Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle is based on one observation: nature will probably never provide the perfect oenological year but thanks to the art of assemblage, Laurent-Perrier can in fact create it.

Going far beyond rare vintages, Grand Siècle is the blending of three outstanding years declared as vintages by Laurent-Perrier and chosen for their complementary traits.

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle is the unique expression of excellence in a champagne: "it is the blending of the best with the best to obtain the best".

Tasting Notes:

Starry bright in character with a fine effervescence.

An intense and complex nose of slightly candied fruits, followed by aromas of fresh pastry, grilled almonds, subtle hints of honey and gingerbread.

Well-rounded and developed, the wine brings a feeling of fullness while its beautiful minerality leaves an outstanding sensation of freshness – Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle offers a perfect balance between strength and delicacy.

This champagne should be enjoyed at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C to fully appreciate its aromatic richness

Grape varietals:

These can vary each release, but generally they are...

55% Chardonnay
45% Pinot Noir

Assembled exclusively (100%) from 11 of the Champagne region's 17 Grands Crus plots of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. In Pinot Noir: Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly. In Chardonnay: Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.

A blend of 3 outstanding years declared as vintage by Laurent-Perrier, chosen for their complimentary traits: one year for structure, one year for finesse and one year for freshness.

Ageing:

7-8 years

Bottling and Boxing:

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle uses a majestic and refined bottle.

Its singular shape is inspired by the work of the master glass-blowers of the 17th century. The curve of its shoulders is unique, as is the elegance of its slender swan’s neck, and is a re-creation of the hand-blown bottles used to contain the very first champagnes at the French royal court.

As soon as one begins to pour the wine, the long neck murmurs a 'song' like no other.

Grand Siècle, a name that celebrates the 17th century, the era of Louis XIV, the Sun King, was a time, which saw the flowering of the arts and the French art de vivre, and the birth of a new appreciation of fine food.

Today presented in an extremely elegant gift box, Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier is a prestigious gift, much appreciated by connoisseurs; it is an ambassador for our uniquely French art of hospitality.

Food Pairings:

Champagne Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle pairs with high quality products and refined dishes, particularly "surf & turf" combinations, seafood and noble fish.

History:

In 1955, Bernard de Nonancourt conceived the idea of creating a Grande Cuvée that would cut across the conventions of the time, under which a prestige cuvée automatically had to be from a single vintage year.

For him, Laurent-Perrier’s Grande Cuvée had to offer a unique style exemplifying the art of blending taken to the extreme: ‘The best of the best with the best,’ as he liked to say.

The champagne cuvée par excellence, Grand Siècle is a blend of wines from three great Laurent-Perrier vintage years made from the finest crus and grapes.

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle style combines finesse, power and balance.

'‘The Galerie des Moines':

Since the first Grand Siècle by Laurent-Perrier cuvée was unveiled in 1959, a small number of bottles have been preciously preserved, neck down, in a secluded gallery in our cellars known as the 'Galerie des Moines' or 'Monk' Gallery'.

The Galerie today houses a part of the Laurent-Perrier heritage and perpetuates the memory of the Grand Siècle style, inspired by the ideal of a unique 'Art de Vivre à la française'.