Laurent-Perrier, Champagne Grand Siècle No. 26

The Champagne industry typically associates vintage with exceptional quality for Prestige Cuvées. However, Laurent-Perrier believes that only the art of blending can achieve what nature cannot - the ideal year. When Bernard de Nonancourt took over the House from his mother in 1948, he aimed to establish Laurent-Perrier as the top producer by creating a unique "Grande Cuvée". By studying nature, he realized that even extraordinary vintages fall short of his pursuit of perfection. In Champagne, every vintage has its own distinctiveness and style. Through the "Art of blending," Bernard de Nonancourt discovered that he could combine these varying characteristics to create the perfection he envisioned. This inspired the creation of Grand Siècle in 1959 - a Champagne that replicates the ideal year, an achievement that nature alone cannot provide. This Champagne has a prominent presence of stone fruit, delicate white flowers, and crisp Golden Delicious apple flavors, accompanied by an alluringly refined to