2008 Laurent-Perrier Millésimé Brut, Tours-sur-Marne, Champagne

2008 Laurent-Perrier Millésimé Brut, Tours-sur-Marne, Champagne

Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV, Champagne

Henriot Blanc de Blancs NV, Champagne

Henriot Brut Souverain Half Bottle 375ml, Champagne

A$66.00
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It bears the expression of the great Champagne terroirs through its balance of pinot noir and chardonnay. Its highly distinctive aromatic expression and length on the palate make it a superb aperitif champagne.
 
The exceptionally high proportion of chardonnay (50%), balanced to perfection with pinot (45% pinot noir and 5% pinot meunier) can be thanked for the unique character of this Champagne. More than 25 cru wines from the finest Champagne terroirs in Cotes des Blancs and Montagne de Reims make up the blend, together with 30% of precious reserve wines.
 
Straw-gold, bright and clear in appearance. A lovely bead in the glass forms a cortege of regular, delicate bubbles.On the nose, the Champagne offers magnificent, vivacious character. Citrus fruit aromas are followed by a cavalcade of floral bouquets, elderberry and vine blossom. Delicious brioche notes and the simplicity of lightly toasted bread and roasted almonds.
 
Well balanced and harmonious on the palate, summoning flavours of brioche, together with crunchy cherries and the sun-kissed blush of white peach. Clean on the finish, with all the freshness of just-picked walnuts.
 
50% chardonnay largely from the Côte des Blancs, 50% pinot noir largely from the Montagne de Reims; a blend of 25 villages; 30% reserves; agred 4 years on lees, 9g/L dosage
 
A chardonnay lead infuses an impressive and surprisingly bright lemon, grapefruit and pear freshness for this long-aged entry cuvée. Maturity speaks, in tones of roast almonds, even suggestions of olives and coffee beans, of a complexity rarely found at this price. Integrity, line and persistence culminate in the creamy texture of lees age and the frothy, softly salty chalk minerality of the Côte des Blancs. It’s recently contracted into a dry finish.
Very pale. Fragrant, smoky nose with lots of depth and a certain refreshing green fruit quality (as opposed to green, underripe quality). Very pale. Fresh, Chardonnay attack. Good, firm, savoury wine. Very deep and toasty and real evolution. Fine mousse. Sophisticated champagne. Really very fine and sophisticated – could withstand comparison with some much more expensive champagnes.
 
18/20 points Jancis Robinson MW

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Wine Type Champagne/Sparkling
Wine Style Traditional
Country France
Region Montagne de Reims, Cote des Blancs
Varietals Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Vintage NV/MV
Bottle Size 375ml
Wine Medals 0
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