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Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut (brut nature) Champagne

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut is a brut nature champagne. The zero dosage makes for a very dry crisp champagne. Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut is cleansing and refreshing. This non-vintage champagne makes a great aperitif.

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut
Type
Sweetness Level:
Brut Nature
Vintage:
Non-Vintage
Category: Basic Prestige Cuvée: No
 
Ratings (on a scale of 100)
Price
Champagne 411 89 June, 2013   Average Retail Price
Wine Enthusiast 93 12/01/11   (750 ml bottle) $70
Wine Spectator 86 2013 web    
 
 
 
 
 

Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light straw/gold with medium bead.
Aroma/bouquet: Apple, white peach, honeysuckle, flinty minerality.
Palate: Tart lemon, green apple, chalky minerality, subtle yeast.
Additional comments: The zero dosage makes for a very dry crisp champagne. Cleansing and refreshing. Great as an aperitif.
When to drink: Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne is ready to drink now and for 2 to 4 years after release.

Ultra Brut Details
champagne pouring

Label: Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut
House/Winery:
Laurent-Perrier
Wine Category:
Sparkling Wine
Region & Country:
Champagne, France
Type (Style):
Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut Nature, Brut Zero
Dosage: 1 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%

Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes.

Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut
Production

Laurent-Perrier uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Ultra Brut is composed of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. There is no added dosage/sugar. Ripe grapes from a dozen or more crus are selected for their low acid and high sugar content. Ultra Brut rests for a minimum of 4 years on the lees. The finished champagne has a residual sugar of about 1 gram per liter from the vinification process.

 
Awards
 
Award Organization
Award Year
Award
Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 Silver
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2012 Silver
     
Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2010 2 Stars
     
Decanter World Wine Awards 2009 Commended
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 Silver
    Coup de Coeur
     
Vinalies Internationales 2008 Commended
     
Decanter World Wine Awards 2007 Silver
     
Decanter World Wine Awards 2006 Commended
     
Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 Silver
Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2004 Argent
 
 
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