The Vintage is the choice of an exceptional year from which only a selection of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Grands Crus will enter into a future iteration of Grand Siècle. It is a rare and outstanding wine that expresses the character of the year in the Laurent-Perrier style.

THE VINTAGE

The year 2012 was characterized by successive climatic incidents. Firstly there was the winter frost that made the vine more sensitive. Then came the spring frost as well as a dozen hail storms, causing considerable damage and affecting many areas of the vineyard. Finally a violent thunderstorm accompanied by strong hail broke out on the 7th of June and destroyed large land areas in the surrounding villages. In spite of these climatic incidents the dry, sunny summer allowed for an exceptional ripening of the grapes.