10am Champagne on a Monday isn’t my usual start to the week… but for Laurent-Perrier, I’ll make an exception. 🍾
The tasting at 67 Pall Mall reminded me why this house remains one of Champagne’s most respected names, prestige without pretence.Four wines, all under £90, all excellent quality and widely available, which really surprised me!
Constance Delaire, Laurent-Perrier’s talented oenologist from Bordeaux, led the session with warmth and passion- bringing to life the precision, purity and philosophy behind each cuvée.
My favourite of the 4? The Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, 100% Chardonnay, 100% malolactic fermentation, aged a minimum of eight years (remarkable!), and only made in the best vintages.Lemon-scented, rounded and pronounced with a clean mineral finish, I loved every sip. Brilliant with food, especially mild spice! And at £80 from Majestic, it’s outstanding value for a Champagne of this calibre. Ive been sipping £500 champagne this week but i would reach to this any day!
Throwback to my 20s terrace parties, who else remember “Another bottle of LPR please!” 💳✨Still iconic. Still elegant. Still the bottle you want in your ice bucket.
Elizabeth x
