2004 Laurent Perrier Brut
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The 2004 Champagne Millésime Brut is floral and fresh with lilac, confectionary pastry, and lemon curd. The palate is supple yet lifted with a rounded, pillowy mousse and notes of croissant and stone fruit liqueur. It has a long-lasting and delicate floral finish as well, with a satin-like texture. This is drinking beautifully now or will drink well over the coming 15 or more years.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2004 Brut Millésimé is expressive, bursting with aromas of orange, smoke, buttered toast, white flowers, almonds and pear. Medium-bodied, pillowy and giving, with lively acids and a charming core of fruit, it concludes with a chalky, sapid finish. This is the most evolved of these five vintage bottlings from Laurent-Perrier, something that's consistent with the style of the vintage.
50:50 Chardonnay: Pinot Noir. Abundant year, post 2003 freeze and heatwave. Michel Fauconnet was reminded of the 1976 for it freshness plus low acid. Very good year for fresh Chardonnay, which is just what Laurent-Perrier like. This vintage is marked particularly by Chardonnay. Dosage 8 g/l. Greenish lemon colour. Refined and elegant nose, very well knit. Real nobility and a bone-dry finish. Great structure. Long and really very thoroughbred. Great finesse and a little chalkiness on the end as in 2007. (JR)
(a 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir): Light yellow-gold. Bright, mineral-accented scents of fresh orange, Anjou pear and jasmine, with a toasty leesy nuance coming up slowly. Shows excellent clarity and lift on the palate, offering juicy tangerine and pear flavors and hints of anise, redcurrant and honeysuckle. Clings with strong tenacity on the penetrating finish, leaving a sexy floral note behind.
About the producer
Laurent-Perrier is one of the wine world’s most recognisable brands, most famous for its rosé Champagne and distinct bell-shaped bottle. Grand Siècle is Laurent Perrier's Non-Vintage Deluxe Cuvée is a blend of a number of exceptional vintages.