Laurent-Perrier - 10am Champagne on a Monday

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