The wine house "Loren-Perrier" was founded in 1812. And now he takes the third place in the world in terms of sales of champagne (after Moet and Chandon and Widow Clicquot). What is the success of the enterprise? The secret we will reveal in our article. Laurent-Perrier - Champagne is unique in its own way. The very first sip of this drink makes you feel: no exact adherence to manufacturing techniques can replace the terroir. Since such a combination of climate data and soil is found only in Champagne, and even then only in selected areas of Grand Cru. Over its long history of more than two hundred years, the wine house "Loren-Perrier" has created a lot of cuvée. We will talk only about the most famous and popular of them. What do the reviews say about this champagne? How much is a bottle of sparkling wine of an elite French brand? Read about it below.
The history of the wine house
Loren-Perrier is somewhat reminiscent of Widow Clicquot. Both companies became famous thanks to the contribution of outstanding women. Of course, men founded wine houses in both cases. But their contribution to the production of champagne consisted only in the fact that they died on time, giving way to the management of their widows. Like Madame Clicquot, Matilda Emily Perrier, picking up the company of her late husband Eugene Lauren in the year eighteen eighty-seventh, raised him to unprecedented heights. She added her name to his surname, and this brand - Laurent-Perrier (champagne) - is now one of the most respected in the world. The First World War turned out to be as destructive for the Champagne vineyards as the phylloxera, which had hit them a hundred years before. But the widow of Perrier courageously overcame all the hardships and even brought her company to a new round of development by making a promotion on the British Isles. The daughter of Matilda Emilia, who inherited a wine house from her mother in the year nineteen twenty-fifth, sold it to Marie-Louise de Nonancourt, who herself was from an old family of champagne manufacturers Lanson. This woman confidently held the helm of the enterprise during the difficult years of World War II. Nowadays, the wine house "Loren-Perrier" has long become a major concern, having its branches in Belgium, the United States of America, Switzerland. But the Lanson de Nonancourt family still owns a controlling stake.
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Brut
But enough theory. We will now begin to taste the various cuvées of the Loren-Perriere wine house. Let's start with the most ordinary, so to speak, about the product of this elite producer, champagne. Meet Brut Loren-Perrier. This dry champagne shade of pale gold is a reflection of the refined style of the wine house. Take a sip and feel how the bubbles play under the palate, enjoy the bouquet, which reveals the aromas of pears, apples and citrus fruits, feel the fresh and delicate, perfectly balanced taste. This champagne is ideal for an aperitif. But it, gourmets say, will also be a good accompaniment to seafood salads, fish, poultry and white meat dishes. A standard bottle of such sparkling wine costs about three thousand rubles in Russian alcohol shops.
"Cuvee Rose Brutus"
This is a very rare champagne. It has a pink color. Its coloring is achieved by a greater proportion of Pinot Noir grapes in the blend. Champagne Laurent-Perrier Rose Brut stands out from a number of other products at home. Even his bottle is different. And it is made by the method of controlled maceration. In the fresh aroma of champagne, shades of red berries - currants, raspberries, cherries and strawberries - are easily guessed. The wine has a perfectly balanced and harmonious taste, also with notes of fruit. It can be served as an aperitif. This champagne, according to reviews, has a very elegant finish, which you can enjoy for a long time. But wine is also suitable for a cheese plate, fruit desserts. Sparkling saturated pink champagne will be a good escort for Asian dishes. You can serve it with poultry or white meat. It is very good with rabbit dishes or with quail and hazel grouse. A standard bottle of Cuvée Rose Brut costs about nine thousand rubles.
"Alexandra"
This is a millesimino champagne, that is, made from grapes from the harvest of one year. In this case, it is 1998. This year, the daughter of the de Nonancourt family, Alexandra, married, and her father Bernard invented a new cuvé specially in honor of her wedding. Many wineries have a brand that is the "pride of the company." Laurent-Perrier Alexander champagne is just such a highlight. Reviews say that the wine has a striking pinkish-delicate color with orange sparkles. The complex, complex bouquet of the drink will not leave anyone indifferent. It surprises with the aromas of rose petals and strawberry jam. In an elegant but vibrant taste, it is easy to catch the shades of wild strawberries. Long-lasting bubbles, bursting, leave a taste of dried apricots and orange zest. This champagne should be served only with delicacies. It goes well with game dishes with berry sauce. The price of pleasure is twenty-one thousand rubles per bottle.
Laurent-perrier demi-sec
For fans of semi-dry champagne, reviews are recommended to try this cuvée. Golden yellow color, rich and intense aroma with notes of hazelnuts, almonds and French pastries, full-bodied, bright and rich taste - an excellent drink for both an aperitif and dessert table. Plus a low price (as for Laurent-Perrier): champagne costs about three thousand rubles. It is noteworthy that this brand is also sold in gift wrapping, which makes it a good present.
Ultra Bru
This cuvée is the pinnacle of wine-making that the Laurent-Perrier masters have overcome. Champagne Ultra Brut in color resembles vodka - pure and transparent, like a tear. Its aroma is fresh and light, like a sea breeze. In his breath you can smell the honeysuckle, green juicy apple and various citrus fruits. The taste of champagne is very characteristic. Gourmets claim that it is a little mineral, with notes of flowers and fruits. Such a masterpiece must be tasted separately, like an aperitif. But the refined style of champagne will only emphasize the taste of dishes of "high cuisine". You can serve it with foie gras, spawn caviar, lobsters and similar delicacies. A bottle of ragweed costs about five and a half thousand rubles.
Laurent-Perrier Champagne 1812
Let's go back to the story. As already mentioned, the winery was founded in the early nineteenth century. Then it was a modest family-owned enterprise, harvesting just two plots in Champagne. But this cuvé is dedicated precisely to the long history of the wine house. After all, when did the famous Laurent-Perrier champagne originate? Maison Fondee 1812 (the house was founded in 1812) - all French sites will answer. And this anniversary edition seems to answer the slogan of the famous brand: “If we have such wine and such people, we will never lose.” This champagne seemed to incorporate all the sophistication of the brand. The drink has a gentle harmonious taste and a rich bouquet in which users guess shades of almonds and fresh berries.
Grand Siecle - The Great Age
This champagne is not unpleasant, however, according to users, it is the best in the correction of Loren-Perrier. This is evidenced by the price of twenty-four thousand rubles per bottle. The wine is half of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But these two varieties were selected from the best millezims selected by Grand Cru! The champagne, which is being sold now, used crops from 1995, 96, and 98. Those who have tried this drink claim that the drink has a special powerful taste and a very complex bouquet with hints of honey and almonds. This champagne can only be drunk with gourmet cuisine.