Laurent-Perrier - Champagne Brut Millésimé 2015

Established in Tours-sur-Marne in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is a family-owned and independent Champagne House that has always played a pioneering and innovative role in Champagne. Through its commitment to sustainable viticulture in the Champagne vineyards, and through each of its Cuvées, the House has built its success around 3 unique savoir-faire: blending reserve wines, maceration and non-dosage.

The year 2015 is characterised by extreme climatic events: a mild, rainy winter giving way to contrasting weather conditions in spring with an icy period followed by extreme heat and summer storms. Cool, dry weather in September allowed for perfect ripening of the grapes.

50% Chardonnay, Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Oger, Cramant, Oiry), 50% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims (Tours-sur-Marne, Aÿ, Tauxières, Verzenay, Ambonnay). Aged 7 years.

“The 2015 Brut Millésimé, a blend of half Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and half Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, spent at least seven years on lees. Supple smokiness and a sense of rye bread with distant plum create a subtle nose. The palate continues with that lovely smokiness, wrapping it around aromatic plum and taut lemon, which are delicious counter poles in this elegant wine. The bubbles are a little frothy, but it acquits itself well for a 2015 vintage with all its freshness. Dosage is 6 grams per liter.” - 93 Points, Vinous

“This is just the 30th vintage made at Laurent-Perrier since 1952, and it's a slightly unusual one in manifesting plenty of the heat, dryness and structure of 2015. Drinkers accustomed to Laurent-Perrier's usual delicacy and brightness will still find it in this 50:50 split of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but the year's up-front firmness plays clearly through bittersweet citrus, yellow apple and pithy, peppery grip, the fruit headed towards golden and tropical nuances rather than classical citrus and gentle red fruits. The body remains fairly compact rather than heavy or viscous, though, as most 2015s do. It's a punchy, food-friendly vintage for Laurent-Perrier that marks quite a contrast from both the more classical 2012 and 2008 that preceded it.” - 92 Points, Decanter

“Disgorged in September 2024 with a dosage of eight grams per liter, Laurent-Perrier’s 2015 Brut Millésimé—an equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—unfolds with aromas of white peach, lemon zest, jasmine and pear, with a subtle hint of passion fruit. The palate is medium-bodied, taut and pillowy, though it lacks a little flesh, displaying a chalky character and vivid acidity before tapering off into a saline, mouthwatering finish.” - 91 Points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Producer: Laurent-Perrier

Country: France

Region: Champagne

Varietal: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Appellation: Champagne

Vintage: 2015

Size: 750ml