NV Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut
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Based on the 2020 vintage and disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of eight grams per liter, the latest release of Laurent-Perrier’s NV Brut La Cuvée opens with aromas of nashi pear, quince, peach and jasmine. On the palate, it presents a medium-bodied profile—taut yet somewhat lean—propelled by bright acidity and a youthfully frothy mousse, concluding with a subtle saline finish. Within the landscape of the grandes marques, high-volume entry-level cuvées are frequently eclipsed by other wines as one ascends the house’s hierarchy, and this is certainly true here: the wine is comparatively understated and fails to convey the depth one might reasonably expect.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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50% Chardonnay, 30–35% Pinot Noir and 10–15% Pinot Meunier. Lighter, simpler nose than their Blanc de Blancs NV. Easy drinking and well balanced with the dosage. Limited autolytic character. Perfectly quaffable champagne. (RH)
The medium yellow NV Champagne La Cuvée Brut opens with notes of fresh pear, white peach, floral lift, and chalky, earthy, powdery pastry dough. Medium-bodied, it has a lovely, approachable profile with a lively mousse. A refreshing, elegant, and clean aperitif to drink now, the base of this wine is 2020, and the blend is 52% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir, and the rest Meunier, aged for 48 months. They have a tremendous amount of reserve wine to work with.
The brioche and cooked-apple and cream character really comes through here. Full-bodied and round with fine bubbles. Flavorful and intense. Vivid, bread-dough finish. This is four years on lees. 55% chardonnay and the rest pinot.
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.