Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 23 Brut NV 1.5L Franc Mayne full-bodied richness

full-bodied richness

with more elegance and purity than the Criadera A release

with dense dark berry

it will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and have 2-3 decades of overall longevity

There is more complete ripeness in the 2021 Arroyo del Tórtolas

Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 23 Brut NV 1.5L Franc Mayne full-bodied richnessDried lemons, salted almonds, oyster shells, croissants, iodine, baked apples, spices and some ginger notes. White pepper, too. Vibrant and fresh, with a distinct saline edge. I like the subtle spice character. So much subtle power and tension. 58% chardonnay and 42% pinot noir, from 2006, 2004 and 2002. 14 years on the lees, three or four more than the normal bottle release. Only available in magnum. Drink or hold. 99 Pts James Suckling