COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Champagne Paul Laurent
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Paul Laurent is deeply rooted in the history of the Gruet family. Founded in 1952 by Gilbert Gruet and his wife Danielle in the village of Bethon, the estate represents a legacy of accessible, high-quality sparkling winemaking. In 1987, Gilbert expanded his horizons to New Mexico, USA, establishing the highly successful Gruet Winery. He returned to France in 1993 to focus on his original Bethon estate, renaming it Champagne Paul Laurent to distinguish it from the American venture. Today, the third generation of the family, led by Sarah Henrich Larue and Jacqueline Henrich, continues to craft authentic, mineral-driven Champagnes from the Coteaux du Sézannais.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded by Gilbert Gruet, who also established the famous Gruet sparkling winery in New Mexico before returning to France.
Fact 02
Renamed to Champagne Paul Laurent in 1993 to distinguish the French estate from the family's American sparkling wine brand.
Fact 03
Features an unusually high proportion of Pinot Noir (75%) for its price point, giving it a rich, vinous structure.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Cuvée du Fondateur reflects a commitment to sustainable viticulture, with the estate holding High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. Grapes are 100% hand-harvested from vines averaging over 20 years of age grown on clay-limestone soils. Fermentation takes place entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the pristine, vibrant fruit character. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees (sur lattes) for 21 months before disgorgement. It is finished with a classic Brut dosage of approximately 10 grams per liter.
