The heavier clay based soils produces wine dark fruits and spice
Lifted red and blue berry fruits and a melange of chalky minerality and savoury dried herbs mark the finish with freshness
brillant yellow with green tinges
Pungent nutty aromas with a smoky wood background
the palate is an exercise in poise
Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 23 Brut NV 1.5L Half Case (6x750ml) The heavier clay based soilsDried lemons, salted almonds, oyster shells, croissants, iodine, baked apples, spices and some ginger notes. White pepper, too. Vibrant and fresh, with a distinct saline edge. I like the subtle spice character. So much subtle power and tension. 58% chardonnay and 42% pinot noir, from 2006, 2004 and 2002. 14 years on the lees, three or four more than the normal bottle release. Only available in magnum. Drink or hold. 99 Pts James Suckling