Laurent-Perrier : Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature

A fine Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne by Laurent-Perrier

The estate

Founded in 1812, the Champagne Laurent-Perrier House experienced its golden age from 1948 onwards, thanks to the drive of Bernard de Nonancourt. Under the guidance of this visionary businessman, the house stood out by crafting cuvées that reflect its values of excellence and innovation.

Since its beginnings, the house has built its identity around Chardonnay. Through the freshness and finesse it brings to the blend, this grape variety defines the style of this benchmark from Champagne.

Maison Laurent-Perrier expresses its avant-garde spirit through, among others, its Grand Siècle and its multi-vintage blends, its Ultra Brut with a “zero dosage” style, or its Cuvée Rosé, the first maceration rosé champagne in this category. These so-called “breakthrough” cuvées, each creation an event, stand out for their originality, writing a new page in the history of Maison Laurent Perrier and in its pursuit of excellence that has earned it international renown.

The values dear to Bernard de Nonancourt find their finest expression in the Laurent-Perrier cuvées, unanimously recognized by connoisseurs.

The vineyard

Located in the picturesque village of Tours-sur-Marnes, Maison Laurent-Perrier benefits from a very high-quality estate vineyard, complemented by long-term sourcing agreements with winegrowers on the greatest terroirs of the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne, and the Côte des Blancs.

The wine

A pioneer of the Brut Nature category as early as 1981, Laurent-Perrier unveils, after more than 15 years of research and work selecting the finest Chardonnays in Champagne, the Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature. The result of perfect mastery of Chardonnay vinification and ageing in stainless-steel tanks, Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a blended Champagne made from the finest crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. A pure expression of terroir, this zero-dosage Champagne contains no added sugar. 40% reserve wines are added to the blend for greater finesse and complexity. Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is aged for 5 years in the cellars.

Blend

This Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature by Laurent-Perrier is 100% Chardonnay from the finest crus of the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims, including 40% reserve wines for greater finesse and complexity. This wine benefits from 5 years of ageing in the cellars.

Characteristics and tasting advice for Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature

Tasting

Color
The color, a beautiful pale hue, displays fine and persistent effervescence.

Nose
With lovely minerality, the nose is marked by delicious citrus notes.

Palate
The palate charms with its liveliness and balance. The finish, with lemony notes, is wonderfully fresh.

Serving

For optimal tasting, serve between 9 and 11°C.

Food and wine pairings

An ideal Champagne for gastronomy, Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature pairs perfectly with a delicate fish (line-caught sea bass baked in a salt crust), scallops, or even squid marinated in olive oil.

Ratings

Guide RVF 2021: 93/100 “coup de cœur”

Gault & Millau 2020: 16.5/20

Fine Champagne Magazine 2021: 91/100, 9th best Champagne in the world

Decanter World Wine Awards: 95/100

Wine Advocate: 93/100

Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2020: 17/20