Its creation is contemporary like that of Nouvelle Cuisine. Similar to this lighter, purer way of preparing food, Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut appears without make-up, in its natural form. It is a brut nature champagne, that is, with no dosage, & making it requires considerable know-how. Its style appeals to a growing number of wine-lovers who discover with it many new ways of enjoying champagne. The blend combines a small majority of chardonnay with pinot noir & is made exclusively with grapes from very ripe harvests. Bunch selection is rigorous, to ensure that only the grapes with high sugar levels & low acidity are retained. These conditions are necessary to create a finished champagne that has the required balance without any dosage. The ageing is long, lasting for at least four years. Its delicate finish, which leaves the palate fresh, & its subtle balance make this the most versatile champagne in Laurent-Perrier's range. Its capacity to bring out flavours in food makes it absolutely ideal from aperitif to dessert. This champagne pairs well with caviar or foie gras, seafood or oysters
- & even accompanying a cigar at the end of a meal. Aspect: Very pale & crystal-bright in colour. Aroma: Intense & complex on the nose, with a wide range of aromas, including citrus & white fruit & flowers, such as Honeysuckel. The combined effect gives off an impression of freshness, much like ocean air. Taste: Airy & delicate, yet surprisingly long. Floral & fruit flavours combine with mineral notes to give a wine that is pure without being austere. he finish is long & leaves the palate clean. Serving: Serve between 8°C & 10°C. Grape Varieties: Chardonnay 55%, Pinot Noir 45%. Crus: Made exclusively from grapes from very ripe harvests & blended from fifteen crus or villages with an average rating of 97%.