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Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002 Champagne
Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002 is one of Laurent-Perrier's award winning champagnes. Ratings are provided along with details about this vintage brut champagne. Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002 is well balanced with a medium/long finish.
| Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002 |
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| Champagne 411 |
90 |
Sept. 2012 |
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Average Retail Price |
| Wine Enthusiast |
94 |
12/01/11 |
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(750 ml bottle) $56 |
| Wine Spectator |
91 |
11/30/11 |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light gold with green tints. Lots of fine persistent bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Peach, pear, apple, pastry, honey.
Palate: Lemon, apple, yellow/mirabelle plum, caramel, smoke on the finish.
Additional comments: Not terribly concentrated but good acidity, well balanced with a medium/long finish.
When to drink: Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002 Champagne is ready to drink now through 2017
| Brut Millesime 2002 Details
Label: Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002
House/Winery: Laurent-Perrier
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style): Vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 8 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 12%
Go to Champagne Details for a description of the above types, characteristics, and grapes. |
Laurent-Perrier Brut Millesime 2002
Production
Laurent-Perrier uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Brut Millesime 2002 is composed of 50% grand cru Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Only first press juice is used in the blend. The dosage varies according to disgorgement generally around 8 grams per liter. The bottles rest a minimum of 7 years on lees and magnums rest a minimum of 9 years on lees before disgorgement.
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| Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Silver |
| International Wine Challenge |
2012 |
Silver |
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