Laurent-Perrier (champagne): reviews, price

Wine House "Lauren-Perrier" was founded in 1812. And now it ranks third in the world in terms of sales of champagne (after "Moet and Shandon" and "Widow Clicquot"). What is the success of the enterprise? We will reveal the secret in our article. Laurent-Perrier - champagne is unique in its own way. The first sip of this drink makes you feel: no exact adherence to manufacturing techniques will replace terroir. Since such a combination of climatic data and soils is found only in Champagne, and even then only in selected sections of the Grand Cru. For its long history in more than two hundred years, the wine house "Lauren-Perrier" has created a lot of cuvée. We will talk only about the most famous and popular ones. What do they say about this champagne? How much is a bottle of sparkling wine from an elite French brand? Read about it below.

History of the wine house

"Lauren-Perrier" somewhat resembles the company "Widow Clicquot." Both enterprises became known thanks to the contribution of outstanding women. Of course, the wine houses were founded in both cases by men. But their contribution to the production of champagne consisted only in the fact that they died in time, giving way to the management of their widows. Like Madame Clicquot, Matilda Emily Perrier, having taken over the enterprise of her late husband Eugène Laurent in 187, raised him to unprecedented heights. She added her own name, and this brand - Laurent-Perrier (champagne) - is now one of the most respected in the world. The First World War was for Champagne vineyards as destructive as the phylloxera, which struck them a hundred years before. But the widow of Perrier bravely overcame all adversity and even brought her enterprise to a new stage of development, making a promotion on the British Isles. The daughter of Matilda Emilia, who inherited a wine house from her mother in 1929, sold it to Maria-Louise de Nonancourt, who herself was from the old family of Lanson champagne manufacturers . This woman confidently held the helm of the enterprise during the difficult years of the Second World War. Nowadays, the Lauren-Perrier wine house has long become a major concern with branches in Belgium, the United States of America and Switzerland. But the Lanson de Nonancourt family still owns a controlling stake.

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Brut

But enough theory. Let's start now to taste the various cuvee of the wine house "Lauren-Perrier". Let's start with the most ordinary, if you can say so about the product of this elite producer, champagne. Meet: "Brut Lauren-Perrier". This dry champagne shade of pale gold is a reflection of the exquisite style of the wine house. Take a sip and feel how the bubbles play under the palate, enjoy a bouquet in which the aromas of pear, apple and citrus are revealed, feel fresh and delicate, perfectly balanced taste. This champagne is ideal for an aperitif. But it - say gourmets - will also be a good accompaniment to seafood salads, dishes from fish, poultry and white meat. A standard bottle of such sparkling wine costs about three thousand rubles in Russian alcoholic drinks.

"Cuvée Rose Brut"

This is a very rare champagne. It has a pink color. Its color is achieved by a greater proportion of the Pinot Noir grapes in the blend. Champagne Laurent-Perrier Rose Brut stands out from a number of other products of the house. Even his bottle is different. And it is made by the method of controlled maceration. In the fresh scent of champagne, you can easily guess the shades of red berries - currants, raspberries, cherries and strawberries. The wine has a perfectly balanced and harmonious taste, also with notes of fruit. It can be served as an aperitif. This champagne, according to the reviews, a very elegant aftertaste, which can be enjoyed for a long time. But the wine is also suitable for a cheese plate, fruit desserts. Sparkling rich pink champagne will be a good escort for dishes of Asian cuisine. You can send it to a bird or white meat. Very good it with dishes from a rabbit or with quails and hazel grouses. The standard bottle of "Cuvée Rose Brut" costs about nine thousand rubles.

"Alexandra"

This is a millezim champagne, that is, made from a grape harvest of one year. In this case it is 1998. This year the daughter of the de Donancourt, Alexandra, was married, and her father Bernard came up with a new cuvée specifically for her wedding. Many wineries have a brand that is "the pride of the firm". At Laurent-Perrier champagne "Alexandra" is just such a highlight. The reviews say that wine has a striking pinkish-delicate color with orange sparks. A complex, complex bouquet of a drink will not leave anyone indifferent. He surprises with the flavors of pink petals and strawberry jam. In an elegant but vivid taste, it's easy to catch the shades of wild strawberry. Long-playing bubbles, bursting, leave a taste of dried apricots and orange peel. This champagne should be served only for delicacies. It is ideally combined with dishes from game under berry sauce. The price of pleasure is twenty-one thousand rubles a bottle.

Laurent-Perrier Demi-Sec

For fans of semi-dry champagne they recommend to try this cuvée. Golden-yellow color, rich and intense aroma with notes of hazelnut, almonds and French pastries, full-bodied, bright and rich taste - an excellent drink for both an aperitif and a dessert table. Plus, low price (as for the company Laurent-Perrier): champagne costs about three thousand rubles. It is noteworthy that this brand is also sold in gift wrapping, which makes it a successful present.

"Ultra Bru"

This cuvée is the pinnacle of winemaking, which was overcome by the masters of Laurent-Perrier. Champagne Ultra Brut on color reminds vodka - pure and transparent, as a tear. Its aroma is fresh and light, like a sea breeze. In his breath, there are smells of honeysuckle, a green juicy apple and various citrus fruits. The taste of champagne is very characteristic. Gourmets claim that it is slightly mineral, with notes of flowers and fruits. This masterpiece must be eaten separately, as an aperitif. But the exquisite style of champagne will only emphasize the taste of the dishes of "haute cuisine". You can serve it with foie gras, pajasnoy caviar, lobster and similar delicacies. A bottle of such ambrosia costs about five and a half thousand rubles.

Laurent-Perrier Champagne 1812

Let us return once more to history. As already mentioned, the winery was founded in the early nineteenth century. Then it was a modest family enterprise, harvesting only two sites in Champagne. But this cuvée is dedicated to the long history of the wine house. After all, when the famous champagne Laurent-Perrier was born? Maison Fondee 1812 (the house was founded in 1812) - all French sites will answer. And this jubilee edition seems to correspond to the slogan of the famous brand: "If we have such wine and such people, we will never lose". This champagne seemed to absorb all the elegance of the brand. The drink has a gentle harmonious taste and a rich bouquet in which users guess the shades of almonds and fresh berries.

Grand Siecle - "The Magnificent Century"

This champagne is not millezimnoe, but it, according to users, is the best in the correction of "Lauren-Perrier". This is indicated by the price of twenty-four thousand rubles per bottle. The wine consists of half of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But these two varieties were selected from the best millesim selected Grand Cru! In champagne, which is now sold, the crops of 1995, 96 and 98-years were used. Those who tried this drink, assure that the drink has a special powerful taste and a very complex bouquet with hints of honey and almonds. This champagne can only be drunk with "gourmet" dishes.