LAURENT-PERRIER, GRAND SIÈCLE NO. 23 & NO.26 

 

CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE

 

Why Buy: Laurent-Perrier is a name synonymous with luxury Champagne, and the Grand Siècle is its crowning achievement. And we are privileged to be able to bring the 100-point Itération No. 26 and 99-point Itération No. 23 to our Concierge Family. Blending reserve Grand Cru wines into seamless, sinuous expressions, they are Champagnes that wow even the most jaded of Champagne drinkers. We're also thrilled to present two of their entry-level Champagnes, which would be flagship wines at many estates, including their 95-point Cuvée Rosé, made with 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir grapes from 10 different villages.

 

What They're Saying: "Spectacular. Fascinating. Symphonic," James Suckling wrote of the 100-point Grand Siècle Iteration No. 26. The 99-point Grand Siècle Itération No. 23 moved him almost as deeply, with the critic swooning: "So much subtle power and tension." As for the Cuvée Rosé, Decanter awarded 95 points, hailing its "vinous palate with a mild mousse, the soft texture all wrapped in spice, nuts, smoke, and a superior berry tincture."

 

The Story: Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier has evolved a distinctive and ingratiating style, built partly upon using a larger-than-usual percentage of Chardonnay grapes. Dry and taut, the wines are, at the same time, wonderfully rich and fleshy, and bathe the palate in luxury. The Grand Siècle line is the apotheosis of the art of blending, incorporating as it does three different vintages (often of 15 years or more) into a single, celestial expression. 

 

Specs: Itération No. 26 is a blend of 2012, 2008, and 2007, sourced from 8 Grand Cru sites; Itération No. 23 is a blend of 2006, 2004, and 2002, and contains fruit from 11 Grand Cru sites.

 

Our Tasting Notes: The Grand Siècle Itération series is as ethereal as Champagne gets, extraordinarily-realized wines that seem to alter you from the inside with each luxuriant sip, making you more noble and contented and hopeful. The Cuvée Rosé is superb, a delicate balancing act, and an exceptional value at less than $90 a bottle, as is the beautiful Brut La Cuvée, which, at less than $55 a bottle, deserves to be in your rotation for ordinary weeknight dinners.

 

Fun Fact: Bernard de Nonancourt, who set Laurent-Perrier on its modern course, was, during World War II, a sergeant in the French Army’s 2nd Armored Division.


Our Guarantee: We always buy and source direct, so rest assured: your Champagnes will arrive in your hands with pristine provenance. Secure yours today!

 

*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Winter 2023 (Dec. 21st - Mar. 20th, 2024) . With the supply chain issues that we are seeing globally, there may be some unforeseen delays which could affect the ETA. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer not valid in KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, or TN. This offer is for ONE WEEK, or until sold out, and will expire on Sunday, October 8th, 2023.

*Due to limited storage space for pre-ordered product, we can only hold orders for 30 days from the first notification that your order is ready for pickup. If you are unable to pick up your order within 30 days, please contact Concierge Sales at (855) 841-2752 or conciergesales@totalwine.com to make an arrangement. A store associate may reach out periodically to notify you of your order. Unfortunately, if no arrangements have been made, after 30 days, the order will need to be cancelled and we will provide a full refund.  No orders will be cancelled without multiple communication attempts.