{"product_id":"laurent-perrier-grand-siecle-no-25-with-gift-box","title":"Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 25 with Gift Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 25 is a blend of \u003cspan\u003e55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery pale gold in color with a fine and persistent sparkle and a steady stream of fine bubbles. Fresh, intense, and complex with notes of slightly candied citrus fruits, secondary aromas of pastries, toasted almonds, and subtle hints of honey and gingerbread. A fresh and delicate attack with an impression of fullness, the finish is persistent displaying Grand Siècle’s perfect balance between strength and delicacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 25 Grand Siècle pairs with the most refined dishes, particularly noble fish and seafood such as lobster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVintage in Champagne is usually synonymous with excellence for Prestige Cuvées. Contrarily, Laurent-Perrier has always been convinced that only the art of assemblage can offer what nature can never provide: the perfect year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe expression of the perfect year is that of a great Champagne wine that over time has developed a depth, intensity and aromatic complexity, yet maintains its freshness and acidity. To create such a wine, Laurent-Perrier will rely on the characteristics of the great vintage years of Champagne: freshness, structure and finesse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrand Siècle’s assemblage is based on 3 principles that have now become immutable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blend of 3 exceptional years, complementary in character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blend with a majority of Chardonnay supplemented by Pinot Noir and selected among 11 of the 17 existing Grands Crus in Champagne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blend benefiting from more than 10 years of ageing in the Cellars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAssemblage of vintage years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2008 (65%), 2007 (25%), 2006 (10%)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008: a vintage noted for its structure with high quality Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs revealing an oustanding aromatic richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2007: a vintage noted for its freshness, the Chardonnays are complex with aromas of white fruits and citrus and the Pinots Noirs open and fruity with a dominance of yellow fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2006: a vintage noted for its finesse with rich, complex Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs with red fruit aromas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape varieties: Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Noir 40%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrus: an assemblage from a selection of 9 of the 17 Grands Crus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChardonnay : Cramant, Avize, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger.\u003cbr\u003ePinot Noir : Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgeing: 12 years on lees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDosage: 7 grams per litre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 75 cl Bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA prestige Champagne with great density and depth, yet it remains compact and structured, with a combination of fine phenolics, acidity and extract. Lots of flavors of lemon rind, salt, mineral and honeysuckle with an attractive fresh-herb undertone. Then it turns to candied lemons with some ginger. A triumph in complexity and power. A blend of 2008, 2007 and 2006. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. 7g\/L dosage. Drink or hold.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-James Suckling 99 Points\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laurent-Perrier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949148368943,"sku":"733626","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/sec25giftbpx.jpg?v=1771490087","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/laurent-perrier-grand-siecle-no-25-with-gift-box","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}