Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

De officiële Champagne van het Belgisch koningshuis!

De La Cuvée Brut is het visitekaartje van Laurent-Perrier en dan leggen ze de lat ook direct hoog! Want wat is dit een mooie Champagne. Zuiver, fris en elegant. Precies zoals ze de Champagne bij Laurent-Perrier het liefst maken. Uniek aan deze La Cuvée is dat in vergelijking tot de meeste Champagnes er hier minimaal 50% Chardonnay in zit. Bijna het dubbele van een gemiddelde Champagne! Je proeft het terug in de elegantie. Dit maakt hem ook fantastisch als aperitief, bij rauwe tonijn of oesters.

Tasting note Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut

When we speak of liquid gold, we are actually referring to this Champagne. Sparkling gold, that is. Fine, long-lasting mousse (the bubbles) and delicate aromas of citrus, peach, and white flowers. Freshness predominates, and you taste a delicious tart apple. Quickly followed by slightly sweet brioche, pear, and something earthy. Pure finesse! Serve the wine as a festive aperitif, with oysters and other seafood, or with poultry.

Vinification

The vineyards are naturally located in the French Champagnestreek where a cool climate prevails. The soil here consists mainly of limestone, which is called Kimmeridge here. The Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut consists of 55% Chardonnay, 35% out Pinot Noir and 10% off Pinot MeunierThe complete Champagne blend. The Champagne is made according to the Methode Champenoise or Methode Traditionnelle, where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. The wine ages for 4 years in the estate's cellars before being released onto the market. The entire winemaking process is vegan!

Laurent-Perrier

In 1881, when cellar master Eugène Laurent inherited the Alphonse Pierlot champagne house, he provided it with the essential foundations needed to produce great champagnes, namely the houses and the land to create a fully-fledged estate. He purchased vines in the very best terroirs of Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, and Ambonnay, excavated 800 meters of cellars, and established a tasting laboratory.

Thus, Domaine Laurent-Perrier (the estate) became anchored in Tours-sur-Marne. This picturesque village is ideally situated at the crossroads of the three main wine-growing regions of the Marne department: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne, and the Côte des Blancs. It is also part of the list of 17 Champagne villages in the prestigious ‘Grand Cru’ area.

Awards Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut:

Vivino – 4.1 stars

Decanter – 88 points

Wine Spectator – 90 points

Wine Enthusiast – 90 points

De Grote Hamersma – 8