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Wine Description
The Story
Grand Siècle is a Prestige Cuvée that is a unique concept, different from the others. It is the only Cuvée de Prestige in Champagne based on the blend of three vintages instead of one. The concept was originally created by Bernard de Nonancourt and launched in 1959 with a blend of 1952, 1953 and 1955. One vintage is chosen for structure, one for finesse and the third for freshness.
The vintage blend of No. 23: 2006, 2004, 2002
Laurent-Perrier is convinced that by pushing the requirement for blending even further, it is possible to recreate the perfect oenological year, one that would put together the ideal balance from its different organoleptic components.
Grand Siècle is not a vintage wine. Each iteration is numbered, much more rarely than vintage years in Champagne. Only 24 iterations have been produced in 65 years compared to the 45 vintages declared for the entire profession over the same period.
Grand-Siècle applies the following four rules:
- Blending of a selection of 3 exceptional years, chosen from the rare vintages produced by Laurent-Perrier.
- Blending of a selection of 11 of the 17 existing Grand Crus in Champagne, whose characteristics are specific to the Laurent-Perrier style.
- A blend made from a base year (the youngest) and 2 additional years in order to reach an ideal balance and to perpetuate this style with each iteration.
- A blend with a majority of Chardonnay supplemented by Pinot Noir and benefiting from more than 10 years of aging in the Cellars.
These four rules result in a champagne wine with a perfect balance between density, aromatic depth and complexity. It offers exceptional aging potential.
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Average Bottle Price
| 2021 |
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| 125€ |
This data comes from the FINE Auction Index, a composite of average prices for wines sold at commercial auctions in 20 countries. The average prices from each year have been collected since 1990. This chart plots the index value of the average price of the wines.