Pure, intense, and light, Laurent-Perrier’s Ultra Brut cuvée embodies champagne in its purest form. With no dosage added, it reveals the minerality and finesse of the terroir, while offering exceptional freshness and a long finish. An ideal cuvée for lovers of refined and elegant champagnes.
The Production of Laurent-Perrier’s Ultra Brut Cuvée
Ultra Brut is crafted from a blend of Chardonnay (55%) and Pinot Noir (45%), sourced from 15 crus selected for their ripeness and low acidity. Laurent-Perrier incorporates one or two reserve wines from a complementary vintage to ensure consistency and complexity. No dosage is added.
The Terroir
The grapes come from iconic vineyards in the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs, and the Marne Valley. These terroirs impart structure, freshness, and purity to the wines—qualities essential to the Ultra Brut style. Rigorous plot selection ensures that only grapes offering a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity are retained.
Blend and Style
The Ultra Brut cuvée is a non-dosé champagne, blending an airy Chardonnay with a structuring Pinot Noir. The style is lively and mineral, with a precise and elegant aromatic profile.
Aging
Each bottle is aged for at least 6 years in the cellar to develop complexity, texture, and length on the palate, while retaining remarkable freshness. The result is an airy, delicate, and pure champagne.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
The Ultra Brut cuvée has a clear, crystalline color, revealing the finesse of its effervescence and the purity of the wine.
Nose
Intense and fresh, with aromas of citrus, white fruits, honeysuckle, and briny notes, offering an immediate sensation of purity.
Palate
Light and delicate on the palate, it reveals a refined structure and subtle fruitiness, with a long, non-overpowering finish that illustrates the perfect balance between acidity and ripeness.
Pairing Suggestions
- Fine de Claire oysters
- Assorted sushi
- White fish ceviche
- Grilled or Raw Fish
- Poultry with a light sauce
- Pata Negra ham or young Parmesan
- Vanilla panna cotta
- Citrus tartlet
- White Fruit Macarons
Storage and Serving Tips
Storing This Champagne
Store the bottle on its side, away from light and temperature fluctuations, ideally between 10–12°C. Avoid vibrations and excessive humidity to preserve the wine’s aromatic finesse and freshness.
Aging Potential
Ultra Brut can be enjoyed now for its purity and freshness, or cellared for 5 to 8 years. Over time, it will develop more complex nuances of white fruit, flowers, and iodine, while retaining its liveliness.
Serving Recommendations
Serve between 8–10°C in a tulip-shaped glass or a slender flute. Allow the wine to breathe for a few minutes to reveal its full finesse and aromatic complexity.
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