Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle No 26 Champagne

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No 26 is a prestigious multi-vintage Champagne from the revered Champagne region in northern France. It is crafted exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards, the top-rated among the region's 319 crus, including the Chardonnay-rich Cote des Blancs and the Pinot Noir-dominant Montagne de Reims. Grand Siecle is the Maison's flagship cuvee and reflects a philosophy of blending to achieve an expression of harmony and perfection that a single vintage cannot always offer.

Grand Siecle No 26 is composed of 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir, sourced from eight of Champagne's finest Grand Cru villages. It is a blend of three exceptional vintages—2012 (65%), 2008 (25%), and 2007 (10%)—each selected for their unique qualities and complementarity. The style is rich yet refined, delivering depth, elegance and age-worthy complexity.

Crafted using traditional Champagne methods, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees for 10 years, enhancing both texture and aromatic depth. Reserve wines from the Maison's collection play a vital role in refining the profile. Each iteration of Grand Siecle is released only when the winemakers deem the blend worthy of representing their vision of the “perfect year.”

The wine displays a bright white-gold colour with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is deeply layered with aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine, and fresh butter, evolving into hazelnut and a subtle hint of honey. On the palate, it opens with a silky, fresh attack, revealing notes of candied lemon, fresh hazelnut, flaked almonds and floral accents like honeysuckle. The finish is refined, mineral, and exceptionally long.

It pairs beautifully with noble meats, crustaceans, truffle-infused dishes, or refined seafood preparations like grilled turbot with watercress and vinegared pear. Its elegance and structure also complement rich poultry or creamy risottos with wild mushrooms.