Grand Siècle No. 24 - Laurent Perrier Champagne

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle N°24 - The Masterpiece of Blending

The Quest for the Ideal: Iteration No. 24 (2004, 2006, 2007)

The Grand Siècle concept is based on a single ambition: to assemble the ideal vintage, the one that doesn't exist. Iteration No. 24 is a realization of this ideal. It is a blend of three complementary vintages, among the most acclaimed of the last decade:

• The 2004 vintage (20%) provides structure and length.
• The 2006 vintage (20%) brings finesse and elegance.
• The 2007 vintage (60%) brings freshness and complexity.

This synergy creates a wine that combines the intensity of a great vintage with lasting freshness, with 12 years of cellar aging.

Technical Composition: 11 Exceptional Grand Cru Wines

To achieve this perfection, N°24 is crafted from an ultra-precise blend of 11 of the 17 Grands Crus of Champagne, with a strong emphasis on the finest terroirs: 55% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize, Cramant, etc.) and 45% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims (Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly, etc.). The final dosage is only 7g/L (Brut), allowing the purity of the Crus to fully express itself.

Tasting Profile: Intensity and Purity

The Grand Siècle is of a complexity that appeals to connoisseurs:

• Appearance: Intense golden yellow, the bubbles are extremely fine and develop slowly.
• Nose: It opens with a dense bouquet, combining notes of dried fruit (hazelnut, almond) and honey with subtle aromas of brioche and white truffle. The complexity is accentuated by the mineral signature of great Chardonnays.
• Palate: Creamy but not oily attack. The palate is dominated by the tension and persistence of the 2008. The wine is full and elegant. N°24 is praised for its prolonged intensity, leaving a chalky and slightly spicy finish.

The Best Value for Money (WUAT)

The bottle is in excellent overall condition. We have factored the slightly worn condition of some parts into the selling price. Treat yourself!

WUAT's opinion: Clearly the best value for money among the top cuvées. This cuvée is the ideal entry point for discovering the world of great Champagne. The Grand Cru appeals to both seasoned enthusiasts and connoisseurs, as well as novices. For those who "don't like Champagne because it stings the nose," this is the conversion cuvée (100% success rate to date!).

The Inheritance and the Guarding Capacity

The DNA of the Grand Siècle ensures remarkable aging potential. N°24 will continue to refine itself, developing increasingly complex tertiary notes over a decade or more. The older packaging (particularly the "Arum" bottles from the 1990s) remains strikingly fresh, a testament to the exceptional longevity of this vintage.

Food & Wine Pairing and Service

Serve between 7°C and 8°C. Its structure and finesse make it exceptional with:

• Noble poultry (Bresse chicken, capon) in a creamy sauce.
• Lobster mousse or pan-seared scallops.
• Truffle risotto or an aged Parmigiano.