Established in Tours-sur-Marne in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is a terrific family-owned and independent Champagne House that has long played a pioneering and innovative role in the region through its commitment to sustainable viticulture in the vineyards and through each of its Cuvées. Their always reliable, multi-vintage Brut is the house's keystone cuvée and it accounts for over 60% of Laurent-Perrier's production. Long known as L-P Brut, the moniker was changed to La Cuvée a few years ago. This action was more a marketing rebranding as the blend was upgraded by increasing the Chardonnay component from 45% to 55% while decreasing the Meunier content down to just 10%. The proportion of Grand Cru and Premier Cru sourced fruit was also raised significantly. Additionally, this bottling sees four years of patient lees aging which contributes a silken depth as well as spicy autolytic inflections that envelope the Champagne's pristine Chardonnay flavors. A moderate (8 grams per liter) dosage rounds things out nicely making this a crowd-pleasing and eminently versatile Champagne.
Not surprisingly, during the recent Holiday Season, La Cuvée was once again a top-seller for us at our competitive $62.99 selling price. Now, thanks to a fortuitous "one-time only" pallet buy, we are able to slash that tariff and offer this prestigious "Champagne for all seasons and reasons" for under fifty dollars-- while supplies last.
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "Rich and layered with pie crust and dried apples. Hints of baked bread. Medium-bodied and structured with solid intensity. Lightly chewy with a flavorful finish. Some white pepper and just a hint of energetic bitterness...Drink now"
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "Elegant & finely knit, this vibrant Champagne is framed by racy acidity that enlivens the flavors of ripe boysenberry, lemon zest, brioche & chopped hazelnut. Spice & chalk notes linger on the finish."
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "As an indication of its complexity, this Champagne is a blend of more than 100 different wines. This nonvintage cuvée is rich, with a hint of toast contrasting with the wine's mineral texture. White fruits give a vivid character to the aftertaste. Drink now."
Not surprisingly, during the recent Holiday Season, La Cuvée was once again a top-seller for us at our competitive $62.99 selling price. Now, thanks to a fortuitous "one-time only" pallet buy, we are able to slash that tariff and offer this prestigious "Champagne for all seasons and reasons" for under fifty dollars-- while supplies last.
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "Rich and layered with pie crust and dried apples. Hints of baked bread. Medium-bodied and structured with solid intensity. Lightly chewy with a flavorful finish. Some white pepper and just a hint of energetic bitterness...Drink now"
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "Elegant & finely knit, this vibrant Champagne is framed by racy acidity that enlivens the flavors of ripe boysenberry, lemon zest, brioche & chopped hazelnut. Spice & chalk notes linger on the finish."
WINE ENTHUSIAST 91 POINTS - "As an indication of its complexity, this Champagne is a blend of more than 100 different wines. This nonvintage cuvée is rich, with a hint of toast contrasting with the wine's mineral texture. White fruits give a vivid character to the aftertaste. Drink now."
