Laurent Perrier - Champagne Cuve Grand Siècle 75cl

Compare retailer offers

About this product

Laurent Perrier - Champagne Cuve Grand Siècle 75cl Winery: Laurient Perrier Grape : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir Region : Grand Cru - France Alcohol Content: 12% Food Pairing: Fish, Parmesan, Seafood, Shellfish, Summer Fruits, White Meat Description: Although originally founded in 1812, the name Champagne Laurent-Perrier was not conceived until 1964. It was Bernard de Nonancourt who initiated Laurent-Perrier's rise to world fame. One of Champagne's most important figures in the 20th century, he officially took over in 1948 after a three-year apprenticeship at the Houses of Delamotte and Lanson. In his 62-year tenure, production grew from 80,000 bottles annually to over eight million. Under de Nonancourt, Laurent-Perrier were the first House to use stainless-steel vats and the first House to create both a zero dosage champagne (Ultra Brut) and a multi-vintage prestige cuvée (Grand Siècle). Sadly, de Nonancourt passed away in 2010 and Laurent-Perrier is now managed by his two daughters, Alexandra and Stéphanie alongside Cellar Master Michel Fauconnet and has become one of the region's largest producers, they are perhaps best known for Cuvée Rosé, the most recognised rosé champagne on the p

More from Laurent Perrier