Laurent Perrier Brut Millesime 2007 (75cl)

Laurent Perrier Brut Millesime 2007 (75cl)

Although originally founded in 1812, the name Champagne Laurent-Perrier was not conceived until 1964.

It was Bernard de Nonancourt who initiated Laurent-Perrier's rise to world fame. One of Champagne's most important figures in the 20th century, he officially took over in 1948 after a three-year apprenticeship at the Houses of Delamotte and Lanson.

In his 62-year tenure, production grew from 80,000 bottles annually to over eight million. Under de Nonancourt,

Laurent-Perrier were the first House to use stainless-steel vats and the first House to create both a zero dosage champagne (Ultra Brut) and a multi-vintage prestige cuvée (Grand Siècle).

Sadly, de Nonancourt passed away in 2010 and Laurent-Perrier is now managed by his two daughters, Alexandra and Stéphanie alongside

Cellar Master Michel Fauconnet and has become one of the region's largest producers, they are perhaps best known for Cuvée Rosé, the most recognised rosé champagne on the planet.

Laurent-Perrier choose to make vintages very rarely, only selecting the very best years.

This makes their Brut Millésimé a rare and outstanding champagne that clearly expresses the specific character of each vintage in the Laurent-Perrier style.

It is bottled and aged in Laurent-Perrier's cellars for almost eight years before being disgorged prior to release.

Weather: Mostly a warm year, 2007 was characterised by unexpected major weather events. A warm spring was followed by a cool summer, although the end of the ripening process was excellent, with harvests taking place in ideal conditions.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | Chardonnay: Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger | Pinot Noir: Bouzy, Louvois, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay
Grape Varieties: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Ageing: 7 years on the lees
Dosage: 8 g/l
Drink: Now to 2028

Tasting Note: 

A light golden appearance with a delicate fine stream of bubbles, initial notes on the nose are floral and hints citrus. A well balanced but direct palate has all the offerings of white fruits and fresh oranges.