NV Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne

: “Lots of white flowers with fresh and dried apples plus hints of bread dough. Asian pears. Medium- to full-bodied with density, velvety texture and a very dry finish. Flavorful and slightly bitter with richness, structure and class. 2016 base wine with reserve wine from 2014. Drink or hold.” Review Date: July 2025

“Crackling with chiseled acidity and a racy streak of minerality, this tightly meshed Champagne carries flavors of crunchy pear, white peach, oyster shell and pastry dough, plus accents of white blossoms, lemon pith and ground ginger on the refined, lively mousse. Salty on the lasting finish. Best from 2026 through 2031.” – Alison Napjus Review Date: November 2025

“Always producing wines built on a base of Chardonnay, which is typically the majority grape, Laurent-Perrier had never produced a wine that was 100% Chardonnay until 2019, when they finally had the components and decided to make it non-dosage. A bright yellow sherbet color, the NV Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is one of the first non-dosage releases for the house. Medium-bodied, it is powdery and fresh, yet retains a pure concentration of white citrus, lemon peel, salted pineapple, lemon-lime, and meringue notes. It’s chalky, with an energetic, frothy mousse and a lively feel throughout the palate, carried by mineral drive and the influence of Tours-sur-Marne, Villers-Marmery, and Rilly, which give the wine its versatility. It shows bitter citrus in a clean and crisp style, making it a very versatile Blanc de Blancs. They do not produce this cuvée every year; it comes from higher-maturity vintages with lower acidity, so it isn’t a regular cuvée in the range. It incorporates a large proportion of reserve wine, with 60% based on 2016 and 40% on 2014. Drink 2026-2040.” – Audrey Frick Review Date: December 2025