After 15 years of experimentation, Laurent-Perrier have launched their new La Cuvee which has replaced the Brut NV with even more finess and elegance than their previous awesome champagne.
With over 50% of Chardonnay, nearly double the average in Champagne, this is a unique personality for a brut Champagne.
The 2022 Château Beychevelle reveals a deep, dark black-purple hue, indicating its concentration and maturity. The nose is expressive, offering aromas of crème de cassis, ripe plum, and wild blackcurrant, intertwined with notes of sweet spices, cedar, and a touch of mint. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, showcasing a rich core of dark fruit flavors, complemented by finely polished tannins and a fresh acidity. The finish is long and elegant, marked by a persistent minerality.
The 2022 Château Calon Ségur opens with a deep, expressive nose of crème de cassis, blackberry preserves, and fruitcake, layered with wild sage, smoked meats, Chinese five spice, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and opulent, showcasing a rich core of dark fruit complemented by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long and elegant, marked by a persistent minerality and a touch of spice, reflecting the wine's Saint-Estèphe terroir and aging potential.
The 2022 Château Clerc Milon presents a vibrant nose of fresh blackcurrants, black raspberries, and boysenberries, accented by hints of bay leaf, Indian spices, and garrigue. On the palate, it is full-bodied and layered, showcasing a concentrated core of dark fruit framed by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness. The finish is long and herbal, reflecting the wine's depth and complexity.
The 2022 Château d'Armailhac opens with a vibrant bouquet of blackcurrant, cassis, and ripe black cherry, layered with notes of violet, espresso, and a hint of mint. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, showcasing a rich core of dark fruit complemented by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Flavours of dark berries, chocolate, and subtle spice lead to a long, elegant finish, reflecting the wine's Pauillac terroir and aging potential.
The 2022 Château de Malleret opens with a fragrant bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, red cherries, and wild berries, accented by notes of cedar, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, featuring firm tannins and vibrant acidity that support the rich fruit core. Flavors of dark berries and subtle spice lead to a long, elegant finish, reflecting the wine's aging potential and the finesse of its Haut-Médoc terroir.
The 2021 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou reveals a complex bouquet of dark berries, cigar wrapper, violets, loamy soil, and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied and velvety, with superb depth at the core, lively acidity, and powdery tannins. The finish is complete and penetrating, reminiscent of a modern-day version of Ducru's brilliant 1996.
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