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.
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Champagne 411 |
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June, 2013 |
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Average Retail Price |
Wine Enthusiast |
93 |
12/01/11 |
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(750 ml bottle) $70 |
Wine Spectator |
86 |
2013 web |
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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
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%
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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.
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Silver |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2012 |
Silver |
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Le Guide Hachette des Vins |
2010 |
2 Stars |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2009 |
Commended |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2009 |
Silver |
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Coup de Coeur |
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Vinalies Internationales |
2008 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2007 |
Silver |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2006 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2005 |
Silver |
Le Guide Hachette des Vins |
2004 |
Argent |
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