Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut is an exclusive champagne, whose label first saw the light in 1981, inspired by the successful Grand Vin sans Sucre (wine without added sugar) launched by the centuries-old French winery at the end of the 19th century to satisfy the English market. Its total absence of dosage is made possible thanks to an extremely meticulous production process and a strict selection of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes at their optimal moment of ripeness and perfect acidity. Purity and delicacy in balance.
Consumption features
Serving temperature
General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
Type of bottle
Champenoise Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
12
General Information
Its unique nature makes Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut an outstanding sparkling wine, a virtuous exercise in winemaking mastery only within the reach of the great Champagne houses, such as Laurent Perrier. As its name suggests, this is a wine without dosage in its production, meaning the addition of a small amount of liquor, composed of cane sugar, which is carried out at the time of disgorging to adjust the bottle's level.
The careful selection of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes that make up this champagne, the oenological expertise of Laurent Perrier's cellar master, and a measured aging on lees for 6 years make it the flagship of Brut Nature sparkling wines. Due to its smoothness, naturalness, and lasting freshness, Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut is the ideal choice to pair with seafood, sushi, white fish ceviche, young parmesan cheese, or a fine jamón de pata negra.
The careful selection of chardonnay and pinot noir grapes that make up this champagne, the oenological expertise of Laurent Perrier's cellar master, and a measured aging on lees for 6 years make it the flagship of Brut Nature sparkling wines. Due to its smoothness, naturalness, and lasting freshness, Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut is the ideal choice to pair with seafood, sushi, white fish ceviche, young parmesan cheese, or a fine jamón de pata negra.
Tasting notes
Pale and crystalline yellow color.
On the nose, it reveals itself as intense and complex, with a varied aromatic palette that includes citrus notes, white fruit, and flowers (honeysuckle), as well as iodine.
Broad and delicate on the palate. The great purity of its flavor is surprising. Long finish, not overwhelming.
On the nose, it reveals itself as intense and complex, with a varied aromatic palette that includes citrus notes, white fruit, and flowers (honeysuckle), as well as iodine.
Broad and delicate on the palate. The great purity of its flavor is surprising. Long finish, not overwhelming.
The winery
Founded in 1812 and located in the town of Tours-sur-Marne, at the crossroads of the three main subregions of the French Champagne region (Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs), Laurent Perrier is an old family winery that has always been at the forefront of crafting unique and elegant sparkling wines. This has made it one of the great houses in this production area, ranking among the most coveted in the world. In 1949, under the leadership of Bernard de Nonancourt, Laurent-Perrier’s philosophy became one of prioritizing quality above all else. He was responsible for passing down traditional Champagne-making concepts to new generations. Under his direction, Laurent-Perrier grew to become one of the most important family-owned houses in the Champagne region and one of the most renowned brands. This success is, above all, the result of a commitment to uphold age-old traditions: respect for nature and wine, a love for quality, and strong, lasting relationships with the men and women who make up the company. It is also the result of the energy deployed by Bernard de Nonancourt, creator of Laurent-Perrier's style and range, and by his daughters Alexandra and Stéphanie, who have successfully preserved the independence of the House and perpetuated its values to this day. The independent spirit of the House has been the driving force behind its oenological creativity and the origin of the birth and success of a range of unique Champagne wines, crafted by Michel Fauconnet, cellar master. These wines are unique thanks to their philosophy, which serves as a source of inspiration during their production, as well as their style, flavor, and consistent quality, year after year. Laurent Perrier crafts its champagnes with the intention of achieving both the prestige of a great wine or a mark of distinction, flavor, and elegance, as well as the finest pleasures, singular and diverse. The result is wines of pleasure. A broad and diverse range that makes them ideal for numerous and varied occasions. Laurent-Perrier’s ambition is to offer wine professionals worldwide champagnes capable of captivating, seducing, and earning the trust of customers who enjoy discovering the universe of Champagne. Laurent-Perrier’s aim is to ensure that its customers not only recognize the prestige of a great wine or a mark of distinction, with its own flavor and elegance, but also discover unique and varied pleasures.