Champagne Laurent Perrier La Cuvée / NV / 375mL

Description:

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee comes from the purest grape juice allowing Laurent-Perrier to craft a champagne of great finesse and beautiful freshness obtained after a long ageing process in their cellars.

Laurent-Perrier's style and personality are defined by its very high proportion of Chardonnay.

Purity, freshness and elegance - essential characteristics experssed in this champagne - a great introduction to the spirit of the house.

Blending & Winemaking:

For blending, only the musts of the cuvee are used, so only 80% of the grape juice is extracted from pressing.

La Cuvee is produced from a majority of Chardonnay (over 50%), Pinot Noir (over 30%) and rounded out with Pinot Meunier.  Reserve wines of up to 30% are used to ensure perfect consistency in style.

La Cuvee is made from more than 100 crus selected by Laurent-Perrier and although already aged a little and ready for drinking, also benefits from cellaring.  It's balance and freshness are enhanced by a light dosage.

Tasting Notes:

Pale gold in colour with fine bubbles that feed a persistent mousse.

Delicate nose with hints of fresh citrus and white flowers.  The wine's complexity is expressed in successive notes such as vine peach and white fruit.

A perfect balance between freshness and delicacy with fruity flavours that are peristent on the finish.

Food Pairings:

This fresh and pure wine is perfect for an aperitif.  It's citrus and white fruit notes and it's remarkable balance, supported by a subtle effervescence, make it an ideal accompaniment to poultry and the finest fish.