Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne No 25

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Champagne No 25The Idea of Grand Sicle is based on a single observation: nature will never provide the perfect oenological year but thanks to the art of assemblage, Laurent Perrier can in fact create it. Grand Sicle applies the following four rules: Blending of a section of 3 exceptional years Blending of a section of 11 of the 17 existing Grand Crus in Champagne A blend made from a base year ( the youngest ) and 2 additional years. A blend with a majority of

Barely sweet enough to be rated off-dry it is fresh

warm summer with a cooler January/February led to a long ripening period and excellent grape maturity

ripe but tense with superb mineralité already in evidence

with a clean

a portion of this malt is distilled in “Coffey” type column stills normally used for grain whisky production

Crafted from grapes sourced from two estates in Northeastern Italy

Don’t forget to pour THALASSITIS into a wide decanter half an hour before serving

Delightful drinking now or short term cellaring of up to two

This is a rich full-bodied wine that will benefit from time in the bottle

Along with a subtle acid backbone these all ensure the wine a stylish

with hints of rhubarb

In the recent years it is widely spread since it is considered one of the most aromatic Greek varieties