{"product_id":"grand-siecle-iteration-no-25-laurent-perrier-75cl","title":"Grand Siècle Iteration No. 25, Laurent-Perrier 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier’s answer to a question most houses never ask: why bet everything on a single year? Instead of chasing one perfect harvest, the house blends three great vintages into one, aiming for a completeness no lone year can offer. Iteration No. 25 brings together 2008, 2007 and 2006 — structure, freshness and finesse, in that order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend leans on Chardonnay (60%) with Pinot Noir (40%), drawn from 11 of Champagne’s 17 Grands Crus and rested more than a decade in the cellars before release. Dosage is a whisper — 7g\/l — because a wine with this much depth doesn’t need dressing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the glass it’s white gold, with a mousse so fine it’s almost silent. The nose is all fresh citrus at first, then those tell-tale Grand Siècle notes of grilled almond and warm brioche. The attack is fresh and gently toasted; the finish is long and persistent, citrus ringing out at the end. There’s an aromatic depth here that only serious cellar time can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a bottle you open on a whim. It’s for the evening that deserves one of the finest prestige cuvées in Champagne — a landmark celebration, or simply the night you decide to drink something truly great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 10–12°C — a touch warmer than a young Champagne — to let the full aromatic richness unfold. Use a white-wine glass, never a flute. No need to decant; just give it your attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Drink It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ritz Restaurant for the full occasion. Scott’s in Mayfair with the finest shellfish on the menu. The Connaught, if the night is really about the Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest with top-quality shellfish or a noble fish — turbot, lobster, or a few grams of caviar. Keep the plate restrained and let the wine lead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of Decant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57073219273028,"sku":"HO38203BNV","price":209.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2551\/9940\/files\/Grand-Siecle-No25-LP-v2_334978b9-56cb-4a81-8b5d-fde90878a3f7.png?v=1785859902","url":"https:\/\/checkout.houseofdecant.com\/products\/grand-siecle-iteration-no-25-laurent-perrier-75cl","provider":"House of Decant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}