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
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Oysters
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Chardonnay freshness meets the brine of oysters. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Pillowy fruit refreshes the egg.
How to serve Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Goat cheese, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Laurent-Perrier's non-vintage, renamed La Cuvee in 2015, reflects the house's fresh, Chardonnay-leaning style and long ageing on lees.
- 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
Frequently asked about Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee
What does Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee taste like?
On the nose, sweet stone fruit, white flowers, nougat, buttery pastry. On the palate, medium-bodied, ample, pillowy palate, charming expressive fruit. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. 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.
When should I drink Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Goat cheese and Oeuf mayonnaise. Chardonnay freshness meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.