Description

The Vintage is the choice of an exceptional year from which selected Grands Crus of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will enter into a future iteration of Grand Siècle. It is a rare and outstanding wine that expresses the character of the year in the Laurent-Perrier style. These high quality grapes revealed an outstanding aromatic richness that augured well for an exceptional Vintage.

BLENDING AND WINE MAKING

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 50%
Pinot Noir 50%
Crus: Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims: Ay, Verzy, Verzenay,Tourssur-Marne, Louvois, Bouzy and Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Chouilly, Cramant, Avize, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.

TASTING CHARACTERISTICS

The Vintage is white gold in colour with a fine sparkle.
The nose displays both mineral and chalky notes giving way to elegant grapefruit and white fruit aromas.
On the palate it is lively, the wine has depth with a persistent freshness and notes of bitter orange and lemon on the finish.
Best served between 9°C and 11°C.

WINE/FOOD PAIRINGS

The Vintage 2008 is a true wine for the table. It pairs well with textures that are tender and delicate such as shellfish, noble fish poultry and veal fillet.