Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé Vintage 2015 Champagne 75cl

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Laurent-Perrier very rarely makes vintages, declaring less than one out of two years compared with the market average of over three out of four years

Exclusively crafted from the best Crus - Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir grapes from the Montagne de Reims

Laurent Perrier is selective when declaring vintages from only the very best years to create a rare and exceptional wine, characteristic of the House's style.

Founded in 1812, the House of Laurent-Perrier has been defined by its pioneering role in innovating champagne throughout its history. Through its commitment to sustainable viticulture in the Champagne vineyards, and through each of its Cuvées, the House has built its success around 3 unique savoir-faire: blending reserve wines, maceration and non-dosage.

The year 2015 is characterised by extreme climatic events: a mild, rainy winter giving way to contrasting weather conditions in spring with an icy period followed by extreme heat and summer storms. Cool, dry weather in September allowed for perfect ripening of the grapes.

By appointment to His Majesty King Charles III purveyors of Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Serving suggestion: Best served between 9°C and 11°C

Country of origin: France

Packaging: Box

Serving suggestion: Eye - The wine is white gold in colour with a fine and persistent sparkle. Nose - A nose of great complexity offering notes of beeswax, candied lemon, honeysuckle and hawthorn followed by aromas of toast and orange. Palate - A lively attack that gives way to a creamy and elegant palate with notes of candied lemon and honeysuckle.

• Agent: Champagne Laurent-Perrier
• Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
• Producer: Champagne Laurent-Perrier
• Winemaker: Olivier Vigneron
• Wine colour: Red
• Type of closure: Oak Bark Cork
• Storage instructions: This wine can be drunk now but will further improve if carefully stored for up to 10 years
• History: Champagne Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1812 but the story is really one of modern renaissance. In 1939 the House was sold to the de Nonancourt family & Madame de Nonancourt passed control of the House to her son Bernard in 1948. Bernard had a modern vision of a champagne style that could be enjoyed any time with a cleaner palate. He brought innovation & a pioneering spirit to the House, so the Laurent-Perrier style of elegance & freshness was born. His legacy lives on today through his daughters.
• Regional information: Champagne terroir covers a roughly 34,000 ha of vineyards, each one bringing together a combination of climate, soil & terrain. The production zone AOC was defined & delimited by a law passed in 1927. The terroir has two major features: northerly latitude & dual climate. The subsoil is mainly limestone with the addition of chalk & marl. This subsoil has good drainage & also adds that mineral taste to certain Champagnes. The moderately steep terrain offers perfect exposure to sunlight with added drainage.
• Vinification: Grape varieties: Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir 50% Crus: Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger, Cramant, Oiry) and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims (Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ, Tauxières, Verzenay, Ambonnay).