Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle No. 26 Metal Jacket
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2012: winter and spring frosts had an impact on yields, which were rather moderate. The dry, sunny summer produced wines of great finesse with elegant and balanced Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs with red fruit aromas.
2008: the cool, sunny summer produced complex, well-structured wines for an outstanding vintage with high quality Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs revealing exceptional aromatic richness.
2007: a warm spring, the effects of which were mitigated by a mixed summer, revealing straightforward wines with a beautiful freshness that will keep over time, with Chardonnays having complex aromas of white and citrus fruits and Pinots Noirs with aromas of yellow fruits.
8 Grands Crus
58% Chardonnay from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize.
42% Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy.
Aging
10 years aging on lees for 75cl. bottles.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Eye: A white gold color with delicate and persistent bubbles
Nose: A very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes of hazelnut and a touch of honey
Palate: The attack 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 alongs and clementine.