Tasting note
Pale gold, fine bubbles. Complex nose: honeysuckle, lemon, clementine, fresh butter, hazelnut, touch of honey. Delicate, fresh palate: candied lemon, hazelnut. Silky, mineral with honeysuckle, almonds, clementine. Serve at 10-12°C.
Viticulture
Champagne's limestone soil, shallow top layer, and chalky subsoil give it a distinctive character. Unlike most vines, which have deep roots, those in Champagne stay near the surface. The chalky soil imparts essential elements, while the subsoil retains water during dry spells and offers effective drainage, preventing waterlogging.
Vinification
Selecting three exceptional years, each complementing the others, Laurent-Perrier chooses rare vintages. Mostly Chardonnay, balanced with Pinot Noir from up to 11 Grands Crus among the 319 in Champagne. Bottles age at least 10 years on lees, magnums even longer, delaying release by a few years.
Food Match
Grand Siècle Iteration Nº26 pairs with high quality produce and refined dishes,