Laurent-Perrier : Vintage 2015

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.

This is in a new bottle, like the stout ones used for the rosé and blanc de blancs. This is very structured with density and richness, with hints of strawberry to the apple character. The bubbles turn fine-textured at the end. Delicious flavors of biscuit and dried apple on the finish. There’s a special character here because of the very ripe vintage. Disgorged in November 2021. This is half chardonnay and half pinot noir. This can age well due to the phenolics. Drink or hold.

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. (Lot LP33UK01624E) - Anne Krebiehl MW

Medium greenish yellow with silver reflections and a fine, persistent mousse. Cookie notes on the nose, with a hint of lemongrass, white peach and blossom honey. The palate has medium complexity of ripe pome fruit and mango, with a creamy texture, fine acidity and good minerality on the finish. A straightforward food companion. (PM).

On the nose, ripe, complex aromas oscillating between caraway and juniper, fennel and exotic fruits; on the palate, a fine mousse, a smooth, majestic texture, and a lovely salinity running over notes of white fruit, leading to an exceptionally elegant, mineral finish.