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Laurent-Perrier Brut Vintage 2002 (1.5L)
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- Country
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Grape
- ["Chardonnay", "Pinot Noir"]
- Size
- 1.5 L
Description
Laurent-Perrier is a Champagne house founded in 1812 and based in Tours-sur-Marne. Brut Vintage is made only from the grapes of a single year, here 2002, and this bottle is a 1.5L magnum. Champagne from a big bottle ages more slowly, and a vintage wine of more than twenty years usually shows toasty, nutty and honeyed notes beyond the fruit.
Hold the cork carefully, since the pressure in an older magnum can be high. At this age the wine drinks best with food such as lobster, roast capon or a Parmigiano wedge, instead of as a toast. Chill to around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and use a white wine glass, not a flute.
Questions about Laurent-Perrier Brut Vintage 2002
- Can you still drink very old vintage Champagne?
- Yes, vintage Champagne stored cool and dark can stay drinkable for 20 years or more. Laurent-Perrier's Brut Vintage blends Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with high acidity, and old bottles turn toasty, nutty and softer in bubble.
- How long can you keep Laurent-Perrier Brut Vintage?
- It usually drinks well for ten to fifteen years after the harvest when cellared properly. Laurent-Perrier has made Champagne since it was founded in 1812, and vintage cuvées are meant to develop with time.
- Is Laurent-Perrier better than Moët?
- They are different houses. Laurent-Perrier is family owned and smaller, known for Chardonnay-led freshness, while Moët & Chandon is much larger and part of LVMH. Preference comes down to taste, not rank.