Greeting from Yorkshire. Laurent Perrier have just released their fantastic 2002 vintage Champagne. The vintage is considered to be the best since 1996 so it’s worth taking advantage of this introductory offer. This saves you just under £70 per 12 bottle case off the RRP of £39.99 per bottle. Having done our homework we believe that our offer price is the best value on the market.
LAURENT PERRIER VINTAGE 2002 RELEASE
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Laurent Perrier Vintage 2002 at £28.50 ex vat per bottle
Laurent Perrier Vintage 2002 at £59 ex vat per Magnum
Laurent-Perrier only declares a vintage in years when grape quality is exceptional and said it has selected the Vintage 2002 as it captures Laurent-Perrier’s signature style of lightness, freshness and elegance.
The vintage is made from prestigious Crus of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir comes from the Montagne de Reims: Verzy, Mailly, Ambonnay, Verzenay, Ay, Bouzy, and Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil sur Oger and Chouilly. It has been bottle aged in cellars for almost eight years before being disgorged prior to release. It is expected to have excellent ageing capacity.
Laurent Perrier described the vintage as “having a distinctive golden yellow hue with green highlights and a fruity character, revealing the wine’s maturity, the aroma evolves into notes of ripe fruits, and acacia honey”.
The 2002 harvest
The weather was moderate throughout the growing season and was marked particularly by little rain and a rather mild winter. Spring frost outbreaks, some severe, were experienced in 38 villages. The flowering started in earnest between June 14th and 17th and continued in highly favourable conditions. Fortunately, sunny spells at the beginning of the harvest reduced the effect of the heavy rainfalls towards the end of August. This resulted in a harvest of high quality and excellent maturity.
Blend
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%
Crus: Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims: Verzy, Mailly, Ambonnay, Verzenay, Ay, Bouzy, and Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Oger, Mesnil sur Oger and Chouilly.
Winemaking and maturing
The base wines when tasted in January 2003 displayed Chardonnay with both freshness and intensity, with exotic citrus notes. The Pinot Noir was powerful with aromas of ripe fruits. Given the high quality of these base wines, it was decided to declare 2002 a vintage year. Additional selection occurs at pressing ensuring only the cuvée is used for the final assemblage of some of the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir crus.
Tasting
Aspect: Golden yellow colour, with green highlights with a steady stream of fine and persistent bubbles.
Aroma: The initial aroma is marked by an attractive fruity character which then evolves displaying notes of ripe fruits and honey (acacia honey).
Taste: Initial impressions are of vivacity and a fine mousse. As its character is gradually revealed, there is a sense of complexity, depth of flavour and a still youthful freshness. The long finish is marked by persistent notes of yellow stone fruits (mirabelle plum).
Food matching
Serve at around 10°C. The wine is a harmonious match with seafood. This Vintage 2002 will pair perfectly with carpaccio or grilled scallops, cockle risotto or subtly flavoured fish such as seabass, turbot or John Dory when served with a light sour cream sauce.
