Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee

In the glass

Aroma: sweet stone fruit, white flowers, nougat, buttery pastry

Palate: medium-bodied, ample, pillowy palate, charming expressive fruit

Laurent-Perrier's fresh, Chardonnay-influenced house brut: sweet stone fruit and white flowers over nougat and buttery pastry, the palate ample, pillowy and expressive.

What it pairs with

• Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
  Chardonnay freshness meets the brine of oysters.
• Goat cheese
  White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
• Oeuf mayonnaise Find oeuf mayonnaise on TableJourney →
  Pillowy fruit refreshes the egg.

History

Laurent-Perrier's non-vintage, renamed La Cuvee in 2015, reflects the house's fresh, Chardonnay-leaning style and long ageing on lees.

1. 2015 — Brut non-vintage renamed La Cuvee with longer ageing

Facts

Producer

Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Grapes

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Classification

AOC Champagne

Oak

Stainless steel; Chardonnay-influenced, low dosage, long ageing

ABV

12.0%

Price

EUR 45 to 60 at retail

Drinking window

now to 6 from release

First vintage

1812

Scores

• Vinous 91

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