Laurent-Perrier Brut L-P Champagne NV

Made by Laurent-Perrier in France (region: Champagne) .

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.