The History of Champagne Laurent-Perrier
Talented women, an innovative man
The House was founded by André-Michel Pierlot in 1812 and bequeathed to cellar master Eugène Laurent due to a lack of heirs. Upon his death, his wife, Mathilde Emilie Perrier, took over the management of the property and gave it its definitive name:Laurent-PerrierIn 1939, the Laurent family then passed the torch to Marie-Louise de Nonancourt.
Bernard de Nonancourt,His son, a true visionary, developed the finesse and character of his champagnes. He worked in every aspect of the estate, was the first to use stainless steel tanks, and gave his cuvées their distinctive style. His two daughters, Nathalie and Alexandra, worked alongside him and took over the reins of the estate upon his death. They gave the company a strong brand image by making innovative and bold choices. Today, Bernard's granddaughter, Lucie, has joined the estate. From generation to generation, women have played a vital role in the estate's development.
The excellence ofLaurent-Perriertranscends generations thanks to the audacity and style of the House.
The vineyard of the estate
The pursuit of absolute quality
The whole ofLaurent-Perrier Champagne vineyardis located atTours-sur-Marne. That's 1of the 17 Grand Cru vineyards of Champagne, between the Montagne de Reims, the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. The estate now comprises 23 hectares of vines, mostly Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.
To complement its offerings, the estate sources wine from long-standing partners, including winegrowers and cooperatives. The estate selects still wines from the finest villages.Champagne AOCof which17 Grands Crus and 44 Premiers Crus.
Aware that the quality of the cuvées depends largely on the quality of the grapes, particular care is taken in their selection. Champagne Laurent-Perrier seeks to reduce its environmental footprint through environmental certification.HVE.
The Laurent-Perrier Style
Freshness, elegance and purity
ThereLaurent-Perrier Houseis looking for a fresh, elegant and pure style. For this, Bernard de Nonancourt created theLaurent-Perrier stylethrough4 major beliefs:
- The estate uses all the traditionsChampagne womenand initiated beautifulinnovationsto the winery. In the late 1960s,Laurent-Perrieris one of the first houses to make the choice ofstainless steel tankduring the winemaking process. Freshness, finesse, and elegance then become the key words of theLaurent-Perrier style.
- The assemblyThis is the secret to the quality of the estate's wines. Grand Siècle, the estate's most prestigious cuvée, is a blend of three exceptional vintages. The aim is not to select a single vintage year, but to recreate the perfect year. Michel Fauconnet, the current cellar master, perpetuates the art of blending, remaining true to the estate's excellence and style.
- THEChardonnayis at the heart of the assemblies. With the exception ofCuvée Roséwhich is a 100% Pinot Noir. TheChardonnaygives the estate's wines that style so distinct from other houses.
- Innovationis essential. Whether it's forGrand Siècle, Cuvée Rosé or Ultra Brut,Laurent-Perrier has consistently created categories that didn't exist in the region. Most recently, theBlanc de Blanc Brut Natureis aChampagneundosed. All these innovations integrate and inspire the world ofChampagne.
Laurent-Perrier Champagnehas managed to create his own style and establish it among the benchmarks ofChampagne.
