Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2008

You must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.

Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé 2008

Producer: Laurent-Perrier | Appellation: Champagne, France
Vintage: 2008 | Classification: Vintage Brut Champagne
Blend: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window: 2020–2040+ | Aging Potential: 20+ years

The Wine

The 2008 Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé is a beautifully crafted Champagne from one of the region’s most elegant and celebrated vintages. The year’s cool growing season yielded grapes of remarkable purity and precision, resulting in a wine that combines intensity with exceptional finesse. This is classic Laurent-Perrier — refined, mineral, and perfectly balanced.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Fresh and complex with aromas of citrus zest, green apple, white peach, and toasted brioche, underpinned by chalky minerality.

Palate: Vibrant and finely textured, offering layers of lemon curd, pear, and almond cream. The acidity is crystalline and drives a beautifully linear profile.

Finish: Long and elegant, with notes of citrus peel, hazelnut, and saline minerality lingering delicately.

Producer Details

Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is one of Champagne’s most respected houses, renowned for its focus on freshness, purity, and precision. The Brut Millésimé is only produced in exceptional years, highlighting the character of each vintage while maintaining the house’s signature style. The 2008 release stands among the greatest, offering remarkable structure and age-worthiness.

Wine Details

Vinification: First fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; extended lees aging for over 7 years before disgorgement
Dosage: ~8 g/L (Brut)
Alcohol Content: ~12% ABV
Cellaring: Ready to enjoy now, but will continue to develop complexity through 2040+

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with oysters, scallops, lobster, sushi, or aged Parmesan. Its precision and freshness also make it a beautiful match for roast poultry or creamy seafood dishes.