The Grand Siecle Iterations have been a massive success, and we have a late release of the Iteration 23, which was only bottled in Magnum. The Grand Siecle from Laurent-Perrier is a fantastic and unique Champagne always assembled from three vintages to obtain "the perfect year," as the house explains. There have only been 25 iterations of Grande Siecle produced in 65 years compared to the 46 vintages claimed by all of Champagne, and the 23rd Iteration is another exceptional example from this Champagne Address. Iteration 23 was only produced in Magnum and is a blend of 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%), and 2002 (15%). Each vintage brings its own character to the blend, with 2006 noted for its finesse with rich complexity, 2004 for its freshness, structure, and balance, and 2002 for its structure and intensity. The final blend comes to 58% Chardonnay with 42% Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay came from the Grand Cru Villages of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Oger, and the Pinot Noir From the Grand Crus of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay, Tours-sur-Marne. Iteration 23 spent 14 years on the lees before it was released and saw a 7-gram dosage.
We were able to get a great price on these bottles, and currently, we have low pricing on this bottle, which has only gotten better with time in the bottle. As we always say, Champagne out of Magnum is just better, and this is a perfect example from Laurent-Perrier.
James Suckling 99 points! "Fabulous aromas of brioche, pie crust, lemon tart and fresh apple. Full-bodied, very dense and layered with freshness and energy that couples well with the palate. Powerful acidity gives great structure to this. Goes on for minutes. Extremely structured. Three vintages – 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%) and 2002 (15%). Blend of 58% chardonnay and 42% pinot noir. From 11 grand crus. Aged in magnums. One for the cellar. Available only magnum. In Europe from mid-October 2021. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96 points! "Being released in magnum, the NV Brut Grand Siècle #23 is showing beautifully, mingling aromas of peach, pear, fresh pastry, citrus oil, buttered toast and white flowers. Full-bodied, fleshy and ample, it's elegantly gourmand, with fabulous depth and a long, expansive finish. This is a blend based on 2006, complemented by 2004 and 2002. The volume and texture characteristic of the 2006 and 2002 vintages take the lead here, with the 2004 bringing supplemental aromatic complexity. One of the more demonstrative recent renditions of Grand Siècle, this is a fabulous choice for drinking over the next decade or two."
Antonio Galloni 95 points! "The NV Brut Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 23 (Magnum) is fascinating to taste within the context of the other wines in the series. The No. 23 is a decidedly vinous, ample Grande Siècle built on texture and resonance more than anything else. Lemon confit, lemon oil, marzipan, dried flowers and spice all flesh out as the wine opens up with air. The blend is 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%) and 2002 (15%)."
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siècle Iteration 23 Grande Cuvée 1.5L
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Grand Siècle Iteration 23 Grande Cuvée 1.5L
$399.99
$399.99
The Grand Siecle Iterations have been a massive success, and we have a late release of the Iteration 23, which was only bottled in Magnum. The Grand Siecle from Laurent-Perrier is a fantastic and unique Champagne always assembled from three vintages to obtain "the perfect year," as the house explains. There have only been 25 iterations of Grande Siecle produced in 65 years compared to the 46 vintages claimed by all of Champagne, and the 23rd Iteration is another exceptional example from this Champagne Address. Iteration 23 was only produced in Magnum and is a blend of 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%), and 2002 (15%). Each vintage brings its own character to the blend, with 2006 noted for its finesse with rich complexity, 2004 for its freshness, structure, and balance, and 2002 for its structure and intensity. The final blend comes to 58% Chardonnay with 42% Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay came from the Grand Cru Villages of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Oger, and the Pinot Noir From the Grand Crus of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay, Tours-sur-Marne. Iteration 23 spent 14 years on the lees before it was released and saw a 7-gram dosage.
We were able to get a great price on these bottles, and currently, we have low pricing on this bottle, which has only gotten better with time in the bottle. As we always say, Champagne out of Magnum is just better, and this is a perfect example from Laurent-Perrier.
James Suckling 99 points! "Fabulous aromas of brioche, pie crust, lemon tart and fresh apple. Full-bodied, very dense and layered with freshness and energy that couples well with the palate. Powerful acidity gives great structure to this. Goes on for minutes. Extremely structured. Three vintages – 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%) and 2002 (15%). Blend of 58% chardonnay and 42% pinot noir. From 11 grand crus. Aged in magnums. One for the cellar. Available only magnum. In Europe from mid-October 2021. Drink or hold."
Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96 points! "Being released in magnum, the NV Brut Grand Siècle #23 is showing beautifully, mingling aromas of peach, pear, fresh pastry, citrus oil, buttered toast and white flowers. Full-bodied, fleshy and ample, it's elegantly gourmand, with fabulous depth and a long, expansive finish. This is a blend based on 2006, complemented by 2004 and 2002. The volume and texture characteristic of the 2006 and 2002 vintages take the lead here, with the 2004 bringing supplemental aromatic complexity. One of the more demonstrative recent renditions of Grand Siècle, this is a fabulous choice for drinking over the next decade or two."
Antonio Galloni 95 points! "The NV Brut Grande Cuvée Grand Siècle No. 23 (Magnum) is fascinating to taste within the context of the other wines in the series. The No. 23 is a decidedly vinous, ample Grande Siècle built on texture and resonance more than anything else. Lemon confit, lemon oil, marzipan, dried flowers and spice all flesh out as the wine opens up with air. The blend is 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%) and 2002 (15%)."
