The latest rendition of Laurent-Perrier's NV Brut is showing nicely, wafting from the glass with scents of almond paste, iodine, white peach, warm biscuits and mandarin. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with an elegant, lively profile, displaying a youthfully frothy mousse, good tension at the core and an attractively chalky finish. This is an excellent non-vintage wine that seems to reflect the maison's efforts to improve their grape sourcing over the last few years.

The current NV Ultra Brut is a 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir blend that is based on the 2007 vintage; it includes – as always – a reserve of the former Ultra Brut vintage, in this case 2004. In fact, the Ultra Brut is produced only every three years on average and the 2007 base is only the twelfth cuvée since the (1976), which was released in 1989. It is citrus-colored and has some very nice white-golden reflections. Bright and fresh on the intensely-flavored brioche nose, this vibrant, round and mouth-filling Champagne reveals a persistent mineral complexity and structure, along with very elegant and refreshing citrus fruit.

Élégant et envoûtant, ce Champagne rosé est un grand classique qui séduit aussi bien les yeux que le palais. Son secret réside dans son mode de vinification unique : élaboré par saignée, et non simplement par assemblage de vins rouges et blancs, il se distingue par une profondeur et une intensité remarquables. Son flacon, inspiré de l’époque d’Henri IV, ajoute une touche d’histoire et de raffinement à cette cuvée d’exception. Derrière sa robe saumonée séduisante, la Cuvée Rosé Brut révèle un nez éclatant de fraîcheur, mêlant des arômes précis de fraise, framboise, cerise noire et groseille. En bouche, l’équilibre est parfait : la vivacité des fruits rouges s’épanouit dans une texture soyeuse, portée par une effervescence presque crémeuse. Aérien, texturé et intensément fruité, ce Champagne rosé d’un charme fou est une véritable invitation au plaisir, promesse d’un moment de dégustation inoubliable. Festif, raffiné et racé!

This is in a new bottle, like the stout ones used for the rosé and blanc de blancs. This is very structured with a density and richness with hints of strawberry to the apple character. Bubbles turn fine textured at the end. Delicious flavors of biscuits and dried apple in the finish. Special character to this 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.