Laurent-Perrier Brut Non-Vintage
Champagne
Laurent-Perrier Brut is Laurent-Perrier's house style champagne. It's style is somewhat light and can be appealing to many. Laurent-Perrier Brut is pleasant with a nice price point. It is readily available in most markets.
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Champagne 411 |
89 |
Nov. 2013 |
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Average Retail Price |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
12/1/11 |
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(750 ml bottle) $43 |
Wine Spectator |
89 |
2013 web |
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Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light yellow with medium bubbles.
Aroma/bouquet: Lemon, apple, pear, saline minerality.
Palate: Lemon, green apple, raw almond, hints of grapefruit, minerality. Refreshing acidity.
Additional comments: Style is somewhat light with not much yeast/toastiness, but that can be appealing to many. Pleasant with a nice price point.
When to drink: Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne is ready to drink now and within 3 years of release.
Brut Details
Label: Laurent-Perrier Brut
House/Winery: Laurent-Perrier
Wine Category: Sparkling Wine
Region & Country: Champagne, France
Type (Style):Non-vintage
Sweetness Level: Brut
Dosage: 10 grams per liter
Prestige cuvée: No
House Style: Yes
Vineyards: NA
Grapes: 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier
Alcohol: 12%
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Laurent-Perrier Brut
Production
Laurent-Perrier uses the méthode champenoise for their champagne production. Non-vintage Brut is composed of 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. Initial processing is in stainless steel tanks. Laurent-Perrier Brut is aged a minimum of 3 years on the lees (minimum legal requirement is 18 months). Magnums are aged an additional 1 to 2 years. Laurent-Perrier also includes additional aging in the cellars prior to shipment after disgorgement. Dosage varies with each disgorgement, but is generally around 10 grams per liter or less. Dosage amounts have gradually decreased in the last few years.
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2012 |
Silver |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2012 |
Silver Outstanding |
International Wine Challenge |
2012 |
Silver |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2011 |
Commended |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2011 |
Bronze |
International Wine Challenge |
2011 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2010 |
Silver |
International Wine & Spirit Competition |
2010 |
Commended |
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Decanter World Wine Awards |
2007 |
Silver |
Vinalies Internationales |
2007 |
Argent |
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