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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."
green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Whilst Champagne sparkling wines are most commonly made with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varietals, there are actually seven fine grape varietals allowed by French wine law for inclusion in the wines of this region. These include Arbanne, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and and Petit Meslier alongside the others, although these four are being used less and less in the modern age. Champagnes are normally blended wines, although the popularity of single variety 'blanc de blanc' Champagnes made solely with Chardonnay grapes, and 'blanc de noir' wines made only with Pinot Noir varietal grapes are becoming more and more popular. The blending process found in most Champagnes aims to take the finest points of each grape varietal and bring them together to produce spectacular, strong yet balanced results in the bottle.
barrel

Region: Champagne

There are very few wine regions in the world quite as famous as Champagne, and the sparkling white wines which are produced there are drank and enjoyed all over the globe as a result of their excellent quality, distinctive features and their association with grandeur and celebration. Wineries have been operating in the cool, damp north-easterly region of Champagne for hundreds of years, and over time have mastered the art of making the most of the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petit Meunier grape varietals which grow there across the rolling hillsides and kept in the region's unique 'Champagne caves'. Most commonly, these three varietals are blended together to produce the sparkling white wine, but the popularity of single variety Champagne wines are on the increase.
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Country: France

It is widely understood and accepted that the finest wines in the world come out of France. Whether you are drinking a vintage bottle from one of the famed Grand Cru wineries of Bordeaux - such as Chateau Margaux or Chateau Lafite-Rothschild - or a more simple and affordable bottle from one of the lesser known appellations in Burgundy, the likelihood is that the wine is packed full of intense and interesting flavors, and has a fine, balanced structure typical of almost all French produce. This reputation for excellence is taken extremely serious by the French, with dozens of regularly updated laws and regulations ensuring the quality and accurate labeling of wines. Such dedication and passion for fine wine, representative of the region in which it is produced, means customers can be assured that when they buy a bottle from France, they are buying something almost certain to please and delight.
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green grapes

Varietal: Champagne Blend

Whilst Champagne sparkling wines are most commonly made with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varietals, there are actually seven fine grape varietals allowed by French wine law for inclusion in the wines of this region. These include Arbanne, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and and Petit Meslier alongside the others, although these four are being used less and less in the modern age. Champagnes are normally blended wines, although the popularity of single variety 'blanc de blanc' Champagnes made solely with Chardonnay grapes, and 'blanc de noir' wines made only with Pinot Noir varietal grapes are becoming more and more popular. The blending process found in most Champagnes aims to take the finest points of each grape varietal and bring them together to produce spectacular, strong yet balanced results in the bottle.
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Region: Champagne

There are very few wine regions in the world quite as famous as Champagne, and the sparkling white wines which are produced there are drank and enjoyed all over the globe as a result of their excellent quality, distinctive features and their association with grandeur and celebration. Wineries have been operating in the cool, damp north-easterly region of Champagne for hundreds of years, and over time have mastered the art of making the most of the Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Petit Meunier grape varietals which grow there across the rolling hillsides and kept in the region's unique 'Champagne caves'. Most commonly, these three varietals are blended together to produce the sparkling white wine, but the popularity of single variety Champagne wines are on the increase.
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