Due to the format, Grand Siècle in Magnum (150cl) is deliberately aged for a longer time on lees. This additional maturation leads to a further expression of Grand Siècle displaying greater aromatic depth, density and a silkier texture. Since 1959, Grand Siècle has been revealed only 26 times in bottle format and 23 times in magnum.
The Grand Siècle (Great Century) is the name given to one of the most prosperous periods (17th century) in the history of France known for the capacity of man, through his works, to create what nature cannot. The name of Grand Siècle was chosen for Laurent‑Perrier’s Prestige Cuvée based on this common vision to reach a perfection that Nature, on its own, cannot provide.
This wine is a collection of Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle vintage years 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%) and 2007 (10%):
2012: Winter and spring frosts had an impact on yields, which were rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer produced wines of great finesse with elegant and balanced chardonnays and Pinot Noirs with red fruit aromas.
2008: The cool, sunny summer produced complex, well-structures wines for an outstanding vintage with high quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs revealing exceptional aromatic richness.
2007: A warm spring, the effects of which were mitigated by a mixed summer, revealing straightforward wines with a beautiful freshness that will keep over time, with Chardonnays having complex aromas of white and citrus fruits and Pinot Noirs with aromas of yellow fruits.
Color: A white gold color with delicate and persistent.
Nose: A very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes of hazelnut and touch of honey.
Palate: The attack in the mouth is very delicate and fresh with candied lemon and fresh hazelnut aromas. The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, flaked almonds and clementine.
Country: France
Appellation: Champagne
Varietal: Champagne
Bottle Size: 750mL
ABV: 12%
Total Varietal Composition: 58% Chardonnay | 42% Pinot Noir |
*All wine is sold in the latest year's stocked vintage*
