As an enduring signature of the House, Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut celebrates the art of marrying finesse and liveliness in a pared-back gesture. Designed for the discerning enthusiast as well as the curious guest, it fulfils the desire for a champagne that is at once luminous, precise and irresistibly sociable. Its delicate freshness, carried by a predominance of Chardonnay, suits both grand occasions and intimate moments, from the first toast to the final conversation. The gift box presentation adds the right ceremonial note, making every opening a prelude to joy. Born of the first press and enriched with carefully dosed reserve wines, this cuvée embodies French balance at its most inspired, combining aromatic purity, a silky texture and a mouthwatering finish. A modern classic, clear and harmonious, that invites the dance of bubbles with endless grace.

Blend and winemaking

Led by Chardonnay at approximately 50 to 55 %, complemented by Pinot Noir around 30 to 35 % and Meunier at 10 to 15 %, La Cuvée relies on the first press, the noblest fraction, to preserve the fruit's brightness. It includes 20 to 30 % reserve wines to ensure a consistent house signature and serene complexity. The blend draws from more than 100 crus across the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne, aromatic landscapes that answer one another with refinement. An ageing of around 4 years on the lees rounds the effervescence and weaves a finely chiselled, velvety texture. The malolactic fermentation completed smooths the edges while retaining the desired tension, offering a clear expression and exemplary stylistic clarity.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Bright pale gold crossed by fine, regular bubbles forming a delicate crown. The clarity of the disc announces a clean, vibrant profile.
• Nose: Initial bouquet of white flowers, followed by white-fleshed fruits, pear and peach, sustained by gentle citrus. A chalky breath brings a sensation of purity and freshness.
• Palate: A frank, caressing attack, an elongated texture and precise balance between fruit freshness and upright minerality. The finish, clean and mouthwatering, extends the citrus notes with persistent elegance.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve La Cuvée between 8 and 10 °C in tulip glasses to enhance the bouquet and the finesse of the mousse. Let the wine breathe for a few minutes to release its floral and lemony framework. Store the bottle quietly, away from light, in a temperate cellar. While this cuvée is immediately enjoyable, it can also evolve over a few years, gaining in harmony without losing its airy charm. Every service benefits from being precise, understated and attentive, to honour the grace of the gesture and the liveliness of the style.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: warm gougères, parmesan sablés, fine claire oysters, crunchy vegetable tempura.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio with citrus, sea bass tartare, delicate ceviche, white asparagus with citrus vinaigrette.
• Main courses: steamed cod loin, herb-roasted poultry, asparagus risotto, light sushi and sashimi.
• Cheeses: young Comté, fresh goat cheese, light tomme, mild ewe's cheese with a bloomy rind.
• Desserts: lightly sweetened lemon tart, white fruit pavlova, citrus zest shortbread.

Occasions

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut is the ideal companion:

• For an elegant aperitif where freshness invites conversation.
• As a refined gift, thanks to its gift box that signals thoughtfulness and the art of hosting.
• At a reception where harmony and lightness must charm every palate.

Details

• Name : Laurent-Perrier, La Cuvée Brut
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Brut, white
• Vintage : Non-vintage
• Grapes : Chardonnay 50 to 55 %, Pinot Noir 30 to 35 %, Meunier 10 to 15 %
• Origin of crus : more than 100 crus, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de la Marne
• Reserve wines : 20 to 30 % depending on the blend
• Pressing : first press
• Ageing : around 4 years on the lees
• Winemaking : malolactic fermentation completed
• House style : freshness, minerality, aromatic finesse
• Presentation : gift box
• Serving temperature : 8 to 10 °C