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Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siecle Brut No. 20 NV 1.5Ltr

size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Champagne
WA
95
JD
95
VM
94
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The NV Brut Grand Siècle #20 is showing beautifully from magnum, mingling scents of pear, orange oil and clear honey with hints of smoke, toasted bread and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, it's open and expressive, with a lovely core of fruit and a long and penetrating finish. A blend of the 1999, 1997 and 1996 vintages, the #20 has attained a very appealing plateau of maturity. Michel Fauconnet observes that the vins clairs from 1997 included in the blend were almost exclusively Chardonnay: "Every year, it's the Pinot Noir I worry about; I don't want Pinot that will evolve too rapidly." ... More details
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Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siecle Brut No. 20 NV 1.5Ltr

SKU 936916
$1683.00
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Professional Ratings
WA
95
JD
95
VM
94
WA
95
Rated 95 by Wine Advocate
The NV Brut Grand Siècle #20 is showing beautifully from magnum, mingling scents of pear, orange oil and clear honey with hints of smoke, toasted bread and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, it's open and expressive, with a lovely core of fruit and a long and penetrating finish. A blend of the 1999, 1997 and 1996 vintages, the #20 has attained a very appealing plateau of maturity. Michel Fauconnet observes that the vins clairs from 1997 included in the blend were almost exclusively Chardonnay: "Every year, it's the Pinot Noir I worry about; I don't want Pinot that will evolve too rapidly."
JD
95
Rated 95 by Jeb Dunnuck
The NV Champagne Grand Siècle Grand Cuvée No. 20 will be released later this year or in early 2023. It is from three vintages – 1999, which was a vintage of finesse and elegance; 1997, which contributes tension and focus; and 1996, a powerful vintage included in a bit lower proportion so as not to overwhelm the other two in the blend. It has 6 grams per liter of dosage. Layered and complex, it is a great way to see a wine with more maturity, with both savory and fresh perfume of flint, custard, lemon verbena, and apricot, and it t is fresh on the palate with pear, lime pith, and a rich chalky texture. Though I somewhat prefer the refinement of the 23 and the balance of the 25, this offers a wonderful opportunity to have something to drink now while waiting for the others to show their full scope. Drink 2022-2036.
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The NV Brut Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 20 (Magnum) is super-expressive today. Warm toasty notes, lemon confit, marzipan, baked apple tart and floral nuances are all woven together in a delicate Champagne that has been gently mellowed by the passage of time. The No. 20 is a bit slender than some of the other wines in this tasting and also more marked by toasty, buttery notes. The blend is 1999 (60%), 1997 (20%) and 1996 (20%). Disgorged May 27, 2019. (Originally published in August 2020)
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size
1.5Ltr
country
France
region
Champagne
Overview
The NV Brut Grand Siècle #20 is showing beautifully from magnum, mingling scents of pear, orange oil and clear honey with hints of smoke, toasted bread and dried white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, it's open and expressive, with a lovely core of fruit and a long and penetrating finish. A blend of the 1999, 1997 and 1996 vintages, the #20 has attained a very appealing plateau of maturity. Michel Fauconnet observes that the vins clairs from 1997 included in the blend were almost exclusively Chardonnay: "Every year, it's the Pinot Noir I worry about; I don't want Pinot that will evolve too rapidly."
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
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Region: Champagne

The beautiful north-easterly region of Champagne in France is famous around the world for the production of the exquisite sparkling white wines which characterize the region. All over the globe, bottles of wine from Champagne are celebrated and enjoyed, and their fame has come about through generations of expertise and experimentation, and a dedication to quality which raises the bar for producers of sparkling wines everywhere. The vast majority of grapes grown in this special region are of the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietals, the principle grapes used for the production of Champagne sparkling white wines. The region itself is far cooler than many other important French wine regions, but this hasn't stopped the dozens of wineries in Champagne from making their distinctive and much-loved produce.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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Varietal: Champagne Blend

There are few areas in the world with a reputation quite as famous and respected as that of Champagne in France, and almost every wine region on earth has imitated or has been influenced by the careful process mastered by the wineries of Champagne. However, it is in the grape varietals which thrive in this region where the secrets to the Champagne's success can be found – the acidic, flavorful Chardonnay grapes meeting the characterful Pinot Noir varietal, and coming together to produce something wonderful in the bottle. There are actually seven varietals allowed by French wine law for the production of Champagne wines, all of which are used by wineries to accentuate each others finest points and maintain the reputation of this very special region, the home to some extremely high quality grapes.
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Region: Champagne

The beautiful north-easterly region of Champagne in France is famous around the world for the production of the exquisite sparkling white wines which characterize the region. All over the globe, bottles of wine from Champagne are celebrated and enjoyed, and their fame has come about through generations of expertise and experimentation, and a dedication to quality which raises the bar for producers of sparkling wines everywhere. The vast majority of grapes grown in this special region are of the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Petit Meunier varietals, the principle grapes used for the production of Champagne sparkling white wines. The region itself is far cooler than many other important French wine regions, but this hasn't stopped the dozens of wineries in Champagne from making their distinctive and much-loved produce.
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