Description

Sparkling Wine: 2008 | Laurent-Perrier | Brut Millesime

A finely knit Champagne, defined by well-cut acidity that frames notes of Asian pear, white cherry, slivered almond and fleur de sel.

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Producer: Laurent-Perrier

Ratings: WA | 93 JS | 95

Vintage: 2008

Size: 750ml

ABV: 12%

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Country/Region: France, Champagne

A finely knit Champagne, defined by well-cut acidity that frames notes of Asian pear, white cherry, slivered almond and fleur de sel. The mousse shows a lovely creamy viscosity. Hints of citrus and spice emerge on the finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: A blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that was disgorged with eight grams per liter dosage, the 2008 Brut Millsim is showing nicely today, unwinding in the glass with aromas of green apple, pear, orange oil, spices and fresh bread. Medium to full-bodied, bright and precise, with tangy acids and a pillowy mousse, it concludes with a penetrating finish. This is aging very gracefully.

• James Suckling: This is a solid and very dense Champagne with a phenolic and rich texture. Layers of cooked apples and light lemon rind. Brioche and light pie-crust in the aftertaste. Fresh and relatively dry aftertaste.

Producer Information

Laurent-Perrier is one of Champagne’s most famous houses, founded in 1812 in the village of Tours-sur-Marne. Its house style is known for its finesse and elegance, based around an emphasis on the Chardonnay variety in all but the ros wines.Chardonnay accounts for 55 percent of the blend in La Cuve (the renamed Brut Non-Vintage). This proportion was increased from 2004 when the company gained access to some additional Chardonnay vineyards. Recently the level of sugar in the dosage has dropped from 12.5 to nine grams per liter.Across the range, Pinot Noir is used to provide structure and longevity. Pinot Meunier is only used in small proportions in La Cuve Brut and the Harmony Demi-Sec labels.The Brut Vintage is made less often than is the case for some houses. Both this and the Ultra Brut (a brut nature / zero dosage wine) are typically made from equal parts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.