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Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle
Launched in 1959 by Bernard de Nonancourt, Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier's grande cuvée, characterised by its savoir-faire signature and the Laurent-Perrier's quest for blending excellence.
The epitome of Champagne blending, Grand Siècle calls on well-balanced wines from the finest growths 'grands crus'and the very best harvests; years which have been declared as vintages by Laurent-Perrier.
Grape Varieties
About 45 % of Pinot Noir and 55 ° of Chardonnay.
crus
Grand Siècle is made from 100 % grands crus. Depending on the harvest, only 10 grands crus among the most prestigious villages within the appellation are chosen for Grand Siècle's composition
Pinot Noir : Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly. Chardonnay : Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.
YEAR
The most outstanding Laurent-Perrier's vintage years.
Wine making and ageing
From these 100% 'Grand Cru' villages, only the very best sites are selected, and the finest juices are retained from the press. The wine is then aged for at least seven years
Grand Siècle is a blend of pinot noir and chardonnay, with the latter being slightly dominant. The grapes are supplied by ten of the most prestigious crus or villages, all of them Grands Crus classified at 100%, such as Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly, Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Within the vineyards of these crus, only the very best sites are selected and the finest juices are retained from the press. The wine is then aged for at least seven years.
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