Laurent-Perrier - Brut Champagne NV

Aspect: Pale gold in colour with fine and persistent bubbles.

Refined, with a sweet, smoky undercurrent to the flavors of glazed pear, candied lemon zest and golden raisin, with a hint of marzipan. Racy acidity frames?but doesn't dominate?the wine, with a spicy note lingering on the finish.

A fine bead in the glass, it shows a bit more warm, round fruit than in previous bottlings, leading into a slightly bitter finish of citrus rind, lime zest and wet stone. —Paul Gregutt,