Laurent-Perrier Millésimé Brut 2012
Descripción
Elaborado exclusivamente a partir de crus de Chardonnay de la Côte des Blancs y Pinot noir de la montaña de Reims en añadas declaradas por Laurent-Perrier como excepcionales, algo que ocurre en menos de una de cada dos. Un vino exclusivo y excepcional que expresa la personalidad de una añada única que entrará en la composición de una futura reiteración de Grand Siècle. Es un champán muy gastromónimo, de aromas minerales, cítricos y de frutas blancas y ataque vivo y profundo.
Ficha técnica
Cata
Viñedo y elaboración
Opinión de los críticos
Elegant array of lemons, slate, biscuits, oyster shells, croissants and brioche. Precise and focused on the palate, with sharp acidity and tight, fine bubbles. Pure and youthful for now. 50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir. Dosage 8g/L. Drink or hold.
2012 is the 30th opus of this cuvée. Since 1938, and the acquisition of Laurent-Perrier by the Nonancourt family, it has been crafted to be a subtle balance between ‘the house style and the vintage style,’ according to Michel Fauconnet, Laurent-Perrier’s chef de caves. The Pinot Noir, which comprises half the blend and which Fauconnet describes as very ‘powerful’, is sourced from five villages: Bouzy, Verzy, Aÿ, Mailly, and for the first time in the history of this cuvée, Rilly-la-Montagne, which is not a grand cru village. The Chardonnay, which makes up the other half of the blend, is sourced from the villages of Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant and Chouilly. ‘The year 2012 was characterised by successive climatic accidents. There was a major winter frost as well as a spring frost, not to mention 10 or so episodes of hail, causing significant damage. A hailstorm on the seventh of June caused extensive damage in various villages,’ said Laurent-Perrier. In spite of this, the dry and sunny summer brought about a beautiful maturity. With an energetic yet bright bouquet, the Laurent-Perrier 2012 possesses gorgeous aromas of orchard fruits, herbs, lemon and spices, with a hint of menthol. Calcareous on the palate, the structure is medium- to full-bodied, with a laser-like texture and a long and penetrating finish. It is undeniably one of the frank successes of the vintage, and while it has no need for further ageing, it may surprise us even further in the future. Drinking Window 2022 - 2034.
La bodega
Laurent-Perrier
Añadas: 2012 2008
Excelente champagne