Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne Grand Siècle No. 26 Sale (750 ml) Lime Kiln Valley

Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne Grand Siècle No. 26 Sale (750 ml) Lime Kiln ValleyWinemaker Notes A white gold in color with delicate and persistent bubbles, Grand Siecle No. 26 offers a very complex nose which mixes honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter aromas, followed by notes of hazelnut and a touch of honey. The feel 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 almonds and clementine. It pairs with high quality

94James Suckling

with hints of chalk and spice lingering on the finish

Maubernard's Bandol is very reasonably priced for such a complex

CG91Connoisseurs' GuideDoing a very nice balancing act at being potent and polished at one and the same time and showing a nice sense of sophistication

Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 7 to 8 days

Balanced sweetness with acidity

Medium-to full-bodied and linear with creamy tannins

Tasting Notes: A subtle nose of honeysuckle

still bright but supple on the finish

somewhat polished effort

the end comes quickly on a grittier feel

this chardonnay expresses the elegance and complexity that is often associated with his Burgundian wines