Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P Champagne NV
Made by Laurent-Perrier in France (region: Champagne)
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A dry, sparkling, white wine with 12% alcohol tasted on 18th Oct 2009.
Grape: Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier
Quality: Outstanding
Value: A Little Excessive
Cost: Usually between $69.99 - $89.99.
Looks: Pale gold, perhaps with bronzey flashes, and with good tight bubbles
Smells: Lovely - toasty, a bit of honey, and shortbread like
Feels: Medium bodied with good tight small bubbles
Tastes: This is a classy Champagne. Fresh and zesty, with underlying pear and crunchy peach tones, but surrounded by good toast and shortbread tone. Length is great, and the zip in this wine lends itself for preparing for that entree!
Possible retailers: Vintage Cellars, Dan Murphy's, 1st Choice.
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