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Tasting notes
FINE+RARE, Apr 2024

This is really outstanding. Subtle notes of crushed rocks on the nose, with intense minerality and hints of beeswax and green apples, alongside very subtle, elegant white flowers, slowly opening up in the glass to reveal notes of marmalade. Lovely, dense mousse on the palate, with great energy and intensity. Terrific acidity, with notes of honey, bruised apples, brioche and chalky minerality. The wine is all about finesse, with great length. Delicious! (April 2024)

Critic Scores

Critic scores
97
97/100

Average Score

96
96/100

William Kelley, Wine Advocate

99
99/100

James Suckling

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99 points
James Suckling
Score 99/100 · James Suckling, Oct 2021

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.

96 points
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Score 96/100 · William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Mar 2021

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.

95 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 95/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2020

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%). Disgorged May 27, 2019. (Originally published in August 2020)

About the producer

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Laurent Perrier

Laurent-Perrier is one of the wine world’s most recognisable brands, most famous for its rosé Champagne and distinct bell-shaped bottle. Grand Siècle is Laurent Perrier's Non-Vintage Deluxe Cuvée is a blend of a number of exceptional vintages.

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