Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 23 Brut NV 1.5L Franc Mayne On the nose aromas of

On the nose aromas of ripe red fruit such as Sicilian red orange and strong spicy notes of cinnamon

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

tobacco and spice flavors

with more elegance and purity than the Criadera A release

Grand Siecle par Laurent-Perrier No 23 Brut NV 1.5L Franc Mayne On the nose aromas ofDried 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