The NV Grand Siècle Les Réserves N°17—marking the debut release in Laurent-Perrier’s new Les Réserves collection—is built from a blend of the 1995, 1993, and 1990 vintages, grounded as always in the youngest year. Disgorged in the summer of 2023 with a 6 g/L dosage and bottled exclusively in magnums, it presents a deep, complex nose of candied pear, lemon confit, fresh peach, roasted cacao, fine pastry, and a hint of smoky reduction.
On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and textural, showcasing a concentrated yet vibrant core of fruit that maintains astonishing freshness despite its age. A crisp line of acidity and a fine, pinpoint mousse deliver vibrant structure and drive, leading into a long, persistent, saline-tinged finish.