Laurent-Perrier

► The House of Champagne

Founded in 1812, the House of Champagne Laurent-Perrier is the largest family-owned, independent Champagne House. Based in the heart of Champagne, in Tours-sur-Marne, it has achieved lasting success from a deliberate policy of blending innovation with traditional values: a passion for quality and constantly evolving excellence, a respect for nature and wines, as well as strong, lasting relationships among the people who drive the company – both inside and outside the House.

Laurent-Perrier’s wines are unique not only because of the philosophy that has inspired them, but also for their style, flavour and consistent quality, from one cuvée to the next. Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, launched in 1968, has become the benchmark in the non-vintage rosé category, while its Ultra Brut makes the most of all the house’s expertise as the first to create a grand vin with no added sugar. Laurent-Perrier has also been a pioneer in the use of stainless steel for a truly unadulterated flavour, and one of the leading advocates of a blending approach over pure vintages. The result is a range of vins de plaisir, diversified wines to be enjoyed at every occasion, each connected by the lightness, freshness and elegance that distinguishes Laurent-Perrier. The success of the House must also be attributed to the energy of the Nonancourt family, headed by Bernard de Nonancourt. Working in a very demanding business environment, Bernard successfully avoided many pitfalls and managed to preserve the independence of his champagne house and its related values, while constantly seeking out new improvements and innovations. These same principles guide the current management team headed by his two daughters, Stéphanie Meneux de Nonancourt and Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt.

Above ► The Laurent-Perrier estate in the heart of Champagne in Tours-sur-Marne

Below, right ► La Cuvée Rosé, created in 1968