Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 26 is a blend of 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir white gold in with delicate and persistent bubbles, Grand Siecle No. 26 offers a very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes of hazelnut and a touch of honey. The feel in the mouth is very delicate and fresh with candied lemon and fresh hazelnut aromas. The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, flaked almonds and clementine.It pairs with high quality produce and refined dishes, including shellfish, noble fish and white meats such as Thai langoustine tartare and fine roasted poultry. ulli3 exceptional years chosen for their complementarity among the rare LaurentPerrier vintages.liliA majority of Chardonnay complemented by Pinot Noir from a maximum of 11 Grands Crus out of the 319 Crus in the Champagne region.liliAged for 10 years on the lees for the bottle format and a few more years for the magnum format.liul Vintage in Champagne is usually synonymous with excellence for Prestige Cuves. Contrarily, LaurentPerrier believes that only the art of assemblage can offer what nature can never provide, that is, the perfect year.The expression of the perfect year is that of a great champagne wine that has long ageing potential and over time develops depth, intensity and aromatic complexity yet retains its freshness and vibrancy.Since 1959, Grand Sicle has been revealed only 26 times in bottle format and 23 times in magnum.The Grand Sicle (Great Century) is the name given to one of the most prosperous periods (17th century) in the history of France known for the capacity of man, through his works, to create what nature cannot. Louis XIVth, known as the Sun King , by creating the Chteau de Versailles and its gardens, was the architect of this model of harmony, balance and perfection.The symmetry and perspective of the Jardins la franaise , the capacity to grow Mediterranean fruits (especially Oranges inside the Orangerie ) in such a Northern climate, creating the Grand Canal, the fountains and ponds with no nearby rivers are many illustrations of this ability of man to sublimate natural elements. The name of Grand Sicle was chosen for LaurentPerrier's Prestige Cuve based on this common vision to reach a perfection that Nature, on its own, cannot provide. Review: This is really something. Electric on the palate. The aromas are so complex with sliced fresh and dried ginger, subtle pie crust, tarte tatin and hints of nutmeg with some salted caramel. Toasted bread, too. Always subtle. The palate is full- to medium-bodied yet hemmed-in with a freshness and balance that draws you back. Savory and vibrant. It's full of energy. Spectacular. Fascinating. Symphonic blend of 2012, 2008 and 2007. 65% of the 2012, 25% of the 2008 and 10% of the 2007. Eight grand cru. Chardonnay 58% and 42% pinot noir. Disgorged February 2023. 10 years on the lees. 7gL dosage.