A Champagne magnum brings a genuine sense of ceremony to any occasion, and Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne in a 1.5-litre gift box is particularly well suited to elegant celebrations.
Containing twice the volume of a conventional 75cl bottle, the magnum provides approximately 10 to 12 glasses depending on the serving size. It is an excellent choice for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, engagement parties, corporate events and larger dinners.
The presentation is enhanced by an original Laurent-Perrier gift box, making it suitable for giving as well as sharing.
Inside the bottle is La Cuvée, the signature non-vintage Brut Champagne from Laurent-Perrier. Its character is defined by an unusually high proportion of Chardonnay, supported by Pinot Noir and Meunier.
The resulting wine is pale, fresh and delicately structured. Citrus and white flowers lead the aroma, followed by vine peach and clean white-fruit flavours across the palate. Fine bubbles and a persistent mousse reinforce the Champagne’s elegant, precise style.
Laurent-Perrier produces La Cuvée using juice selected for its purity, fruit sourced from more than 100 Champagne crus and a proportion of reserve wines retained from previous harvests. The finished Champagne then receives approximately four years of ageing before release.
Customers can buy Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne Magnum, explore the complete Laurent-Perrier collection, or browse more bottles within HTFW’s extensive Champagne range.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum: Key Details
The current bottle available from Hard To Find Whisky has the following specifications:
- Producer: Laurent-Perrier
- Expression: La Cuvée
- Style: Non-vintage Brut Champagne
- Bottle size: 150cl
- Format: Magnum
- Equivalent standard bottles: Two 75cl bottles
- Alcohol strength: 12% ABV
- Country of origin: France
- Region: Champagne
- Primary grape: Chardonnay
- Additional grapes: Pinot Noir and Meunier
- Chardonnay proportion: More than 50%
- Pinot Noir proportion: Approximately 30–35%
- Meunier proportion: Approximately 10–15%
- Reserve wines: Approximately 15–30%
- Vineyard sources: More than 100 crus
- Ageing: Approximately four years
- Recommended serving temperature: 8–10°C
- Approximate servings: 10–12 glasses
- Packaging: Original gift box
- Primary flavours: Citrus, white flowers, vine peach and white fruit
- Best suited to: Weddings, anniversaries, gifting, parties and dining
La Cuvée is a non-vintage Champagne, meaning the finished blend combines wines from more than one harvest rather than reflecting a single declared year.
What Is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée?
La Cuvée is the signature non-vintage Brut Champagne produced by Laurent-Perrier.
It replaced the House’s previous Brut expression and was created to place even greater emphasis on the qualities that define the modern Laurent-Perrier style:
- Freshness
- Elegance
- Purity
- Finesse
- Precision
- Chardonnay-led balance
The expression is made using only the juice Laurent-Perrier selects for La Cuvée. This careful selection provides a clean foundation from which the Cellar Master can build the final Champagne.
Chardonnay forms more than half of the blend, which is a comparatively high proportion for a major non-vintage Champagne.
Pinot Noir contributes structure and depth, while Meunier adds rounded fruit and accessibility. Reserve wines and extended cellar ageing then help integrate the individual components.
La Cuvée is intended to be consistent enough for a large celebration but sufficiently refined to serve throughout a meal.
Its high Chardonnay content makes it especially suitable for drinkers who prefer Champagne with citrus freshness, white flowers and delicate fruit rather than a heavily toasted or strongly Pinot Noir-led profile.
What Does “La Cuvée” Mean?
The word “cuvée” can carry several meanings in the wine industry.
It may refer to:
- A particular wine or blend
- A producer’s named expression
- A selected portion of juice
- The first and most highly valued juice obtained during pressing
For Laurent-Perrier, the name La Cuvée emphasises the careful selection of pure grape juice used to create the Champagne.
Champagne grapes are pressed gently to separate the juice from skins, seeds and other solid material. Careful pressing helps preserve acidity, delicate fruit and aromatic purity.
This is especially important for a Chardonnay-led Champagne, where freshness and finesse form the centre of the House style.
The name therefore communicates both the wine’s position as Laurent-Perrier’s signature blend and the quality of the juice used to make it.
What Is a Champagne Magnum?
A Champagne magnum is a bottle containing 1.5 litres, or 150cl.
That is exactly twice the volume of a standard 75cl Champagne bottle.
Common Champagne bottle sizes include:
- Half bottle: 37.5cl
- Standard bottle: 75cl
- Magnum: 150cl
- Jeroboam: 300cl
- Rehoboam: 450cl
- Methuselah: 600cl
- Salmanazar: 900cl
- Balthazar: 1,200cl
- Nebuchadnezzar: 1,500cl
Much larger bottles may attract attention, but the magnum remains one of the most practical formats for genuine service.
It provides enough Champagne for a group while remaining manageable to chill, open and pour. The wider bottle and larger label also create more visual impact than a conventional 75cl presentation.
The Laurent-Perrier magnum is supplied in its original gift box, giving it an additional advantage when the bottle is intended as a wedding, birthday or anniversary present.
How Many Glasses Are in a Laurent-Perrier Magnum?
A 1.5-litre magnum provides approximately 10 to 12 servings.
The exact number depends on how generously each glass is poured.
At 125ml Per Glass
A 125ml serving provides approximately 12 glasses.
This size works well for:
- Wedding toasts
- Champagne receptions
- Corporate events
- Pre-dinner drinks
- Canapé service
- Larger parties
- Guests who will also be drinking other wines
At 150ml Per Glass
A 150ml pour provides approximately 10 glasses.
This is more appropriate when La Cuvée is being enjoyed slowly or served with a meal.
Smaller Toasting Measures
A formal toast may use a smaller serving, allowing the magnum to reach more guests.
However, it is always sensible to calculate Champagne requirements conservatively. Generous early pours can leave too little wine for guests served later.
When planning an event, consider:
- The number of guests
- The type of occasion
- Whether Champagne is being served only for a toast
- Whether other drinks are available
- The size of the glassware
- Whether La Cuvée will accompany food
- How long the event will last
For a larger gathering, customers may prefer several bottles or the Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée case of six.
Why Choose a Magnum Instead of Two Standard Bottles?
A magnum contains the same amount of wine as two standard bottles, but the experience is noticeably different.
A Stronger Sense of Occasion
A 1.5-litre bottle feels immediately celebratory.
It creates a substantial centrepiece on a dining table, wedding bar or gift display. Opening one magnum also feels more ceremonial than opening two separate bottles.
Convenient Group Service
One magnum allows approximately 10 to 12 guests to share Champagne from the same bottle.
This can make a formal toast or dinner service feel more connected and reduces the interruption caused by opening a second bottle partway through the occasion.
Slower Development
Champagne often develops more gradually in a magnum than in a standard bottle.
The cork and bottle neck are not twice the size of those used for a 75cl bottle, meaning the larger volume of wine has proportionally less exposure to oxygen.
This slower development can help preserve freshness while allowing the Champagne’s fruit, acidity and lees-aged character to integrate gradually.
The effect is particularly attractive for a Chardonnay-led wine such as La Cuvée, where freshness and finesse are central to the style.
A More Impressive Gift
The combination of a large bottle and original gift box makes the Laurent-Perrier magnum particularly suitable for:
- Weddings
- Engagements
- Anniversaries
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirements
- Promotions
- Graduations
- New homes
- Business celebrations
- Christmas gifts
It feels more substantial than a standard bottle without becoming impractical to store or serve.
Why Does Laurent-Perrier Use So Much Chardonnay?
Chardonnay defines the style and personality of La Cuvée.
More than half of the blend is made from Chardonnay, supported by approximately 30–35% Pinot Noir and 10–15% Meunier.
Chardonnay contributes:
- Citrus freshness
- White flowers
- Fine acidity
- Elegance
- Delicacy
- Mineral tension
- A clean finish
- Long-term ageing potential
This high proportion helps explain why La Cuvée feels lighter and more precise than many non-vintage Champagnes built around Pinot Noir.
Chardonnay alone could make the Champagne feel extremely lean, so the other grapes remain important.
Pinot Noir gives the wine sufficient structure to accompany food, while Meunier adds fruit, softness and balance through the middle of the palate.
The final result is not a Blanc de Blancs because the blend is not made entirely from white Chardonnay grapes. However, it displays some of the freshness and finesse commonly associated with that style.
Customers interested in experiencing Laurent-Perrier’s Chardonnay character without Pinot Noir or Meunier can explore Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Champagne.
What Does Pinot Noir Add to La Cuvée?
Pinot Noir accounts for approximately 30–35% of the blend.
It contributes:
- Structure
- Body
- Depth
- Greater persistence
- Subtle red-fruit character
- Food-pairing versatility
- Support for longer cellar ageing
Without Pinot Noir, the Champagne could become too delicate for richer dishes.
Its presence allows La Cuvée to accompany fish, shellfish and canapés while also standing up to white meat, roast poultry and creamy sauces.
Pinot Noir also provides contrast with the citrus and floral qualities of Chardonnay, creating a more complete palate.
What Does Meunier Add?
Meunier represents approximately 10–15% of the blend.
Its role is to add:
- Softness
- Roundness
- Ripe fruit
- Accessibility
- Balance
- A smooth middle palate
Meunier can become expressive earlier than Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, helping a non-vintage Champagne feel approachable when released.
Although it forms the smallest part of La Cuvée, it prevents the wine from becoming overly sharp or austere.
What Are Reserve Wines?
Reserve wines are wines retained from previous harvests for use in future Champagne blends.
They help the Cellar Master maintain the Laurent-Perrier style despite changes in weather and grape quality from one growing season to another.
Approximately 15–30% of La Cuvée can consist of reserve wines.
These older components may add:
- Consistency
- Greater aromatic depth
- Developed fruit
- Texture
- Complexity
- Integration
- Mature Champagne character
A non-vintage Champagne is therefore not simply a young wine without a declared year.
It can contain carefully preserved wines from several previous harvests, each selected for a specific contribution to the final blend.
Reserve wines are central to Laurent-Perrier’s wider blending philosophy. The House later developed this expertise to create expressions such as Héritage and Grand Siècle.
Laurent-Perrier Héritage Brut Champagne is made entirely from reserve wines, providing a richer and more mature interpretation of the House style.
Why Are More Than 100 Crus Used?
La Cuvée draws fruit and wines from more than 100 crus across the Champagne region.
A cru refers to a recognised wine-growing village or vineyard origin.
Using a wide range of crus gives the Cellar Master access to different:
- Soils
- Exposures
- Microclimates
- Levels of ripeness
- Grape varieties
- Fruit profiles
- Acidity levels
- Structural characteristics
One village may provide particularly fine Chardonnay, while another contributes powerful Pinot Noir or rounded Meunier.
Blending these components allows Laurent-Perrier to create a consistent Champagne rather than relying on the character of one vineyard or village.
This wide selection is particularly useful for a non-vintage expression, where the objective is to reproduce the recognised House style from one release to the next.
Why Is La Cuvée Aged for Four Years?
La Cuvée receives approximately four years of ageing before release.
During this time, the wine rests in contact with the yeast sediment created during secondary fermentation.
This period, known as lees ageing, can contribute:
- Greater integration
- Finer bubbles
- A creamier texture
- Bread and pastry notes
- Additional depth
- A more persistent finish
La Cuvée remains primarily fresh and fruit-led rather than strongly toasted, but extended ageing helps soften its acidity and bring the blend together.
Four years also exceeds the minimum ageing period required for non-vintage Champagne, reflecting Laurent-Perrier’s focus on finesse and balance.
What Is Non-Vintage Champagne?
Non-vintage Champagne combines wines from multiple harvest years.
The term does not mean that the wine lacks age or quality.
Instead, it means the Champagne has been blended to maintain a consistent House style rather than express the conditions of one particular harvest.
Non-vintage blending allows Laurent-Perrier to:
- Use reserve wines
- Balance differences between harvests
- Maintain consistent freshness
- Preserve the high-Chardonnay style
- Combine fruit from more than 100 crus
- Release a dependable signature Champagne
A vintage Champagne is different because it reflects one declared harvest.
Customers looking to compare La Cuvée with a single-year Laurent-Perrier release can explore Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé Vintage 2018.
What Does “Brut” Mean?
Brut refers to the Champagne’s sweetness classification.
It indicates a dry style rather than a sweet sparkling wine.
Champagne naturally has high acidity, so a small dosage may be added after disgorgement to bring the wine into balance. The amount used determines whether the finished Champagne is classified as Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut, Sec or Demi-Sec.
La Cuvée is designed to feel fresh and dry while retaining enough fruit to remain approachable.
Its flavours of vine peach and white fruit may create a gentle impression of ripeness, but the finish remains clean and lively.
Customers can explore more wines in this style within HTFW’s Brut Champagne collection.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale gold with fine, energetic bubbles feeding a persistent mousse.
The larger magnum presentation creates an impressive visual effect when the Champagne is poured into clear tulip-shaped glasses.
Nose
Delicate and precise.
Fresh citrus appears first, accompanied by white flowers and a clean mineral freshness.
The aroma is elegant rather than heavily toasted, reflecting the high proportion of Chardonnay.
Palate
Vine peach and delicate white fruit develop gradually across the palate.
The texture is refined, with fine bubbles and enough Pinot Noir structure to support the freshness of the Chardonnay.
There is a careful balance between delicacy, fruit and acidity.
Finish
Clean, fruit-led and persistent.
White fruit continues through the finish, accompanied by citrus freshness and a restrained creamy note from the extended cellar ageing.
What Does Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Taste Like?
La Cuvée has a fresh, elegant and lightly floral profile.
Customers should expect:
- Lemon
- Fresh citrus
- White flowers
- Vine peach
- White peach
- Pear
- Delicate orchard fruit
- Fine bubbles
- Gentle creaminess
- A clean finish
They should not expect:
- Heavy red-fruit character
- Strong sweetness
- Pronounced oxidative nuttiness
- Intense toast
- Deep caramel
- The richer berry profile of rosé Champagne
Its character is particularly well suited to customers who prefer refined, fresh and Chardonnay-led Champagne.
Is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Sweet?
No. La Cuvée is classified as Brut and has a dry overall profile.
Its vine peach and white-fruit flavours can create an impression of gentle natural sweetness, but these are balanced by citrus acidity and a clean finish.
Drinkers should expect a Champagne that is:
- Dry
- Fresh
- Fruit-led
- Floral
- Delicate
- Balanced
It is less austere than a completely non-dosed Brut Nature, but it is not a sweet Champagne.
For a Laurent-Perrier expression without dosage, consider Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.
Is La Cuvée a Blanc de Blancs?
No. La Cuvée is not a Blanc de Blancs Champagne.
A Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from white grapes, most commonly Chardonnay.
La Cuvée contains more than 50% Chardonnay but also includes:
- Pinot Noir
- Meunier
This gives it greater structure and roundness than a pure Chardonnay Champagne while preserving much of the freshness associated with Blanc de Blancs.
Customers looking for a completely Chardonnay-led Laurent-Perrier Champagne should choose the House’s Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature.
The History of Laurent-Perrier
The House traces its history to 1812, when André-Michel Pierlot established a Champagne business in Tours-sur-Marne.
Pierlot was succeeded by his son, Alphonse. With no direct descendants to inherit the business, Alphonse passed it to his cellar master, Eugène Laurent.
After Eugène Laurent’s death in 1887, his widow, Mathilde-Emilie Perrier, took control.
She combined her surname with that of her late husband, creating the Laurent-Perrier name.
In 1939, Marie-Louise de Nonancourt purchased the estate. Her sons Bernard and Maurice joined the French Resistance during the Second World War, but only Bernard returned.
Bernard de Nonancourt became head of Laurent-Perrier in 1948 at the age of 28.
Under his direction, the House developed the style still associated with Laurent-Perrier today:
- Freshness
- Elegance
- Purity
- Innovation
- Precise blending
- Strong gastronomic suitability
The House remains closely connected to the de Nonancourt family and is one of the major family-led names in Champagne.
Who Was Bernard de Nonancourt?
Bernard de Nonancourt was the figure responsible for shaping modern Laurent-Perrier.
When he took control in 1948, the company employed around 20 people and sold approximately 80,000 bottles annually.
He combined respect for Champagne tradition with a willingness to use new production methods.
His influence included:
- Defining the House style
- Increasing the use of Chardonnay
- Introducing temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation
- Developing Grand Siècle
- Launching Cuvée Rosé in 1968
- Creating Ultra Brut
- Positioning Champagne as a wine for the entire meal
- Expanding Laurent-Perrier internationally
The emphasis on freshness, elegance and purity remains visible in La Cuvée.
Why Does Laurent-Perrier Use Stainless Steel?
Laurent-Perrier was among the Champagne Houses to adopt stainless-steel fermentation as an important part of its modern style.
Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats help preserve:
- Fresh fruit
- Citrus
- Floral aromas
- Acidity
- Purity
- Individual vineyard character
The House can vinify wines from separate plots and villages individually before deciding how they will contribute to the final blend.
This gives the Cellar Master a broad range of components from which to create La Cuvée.
Stainless steel does not add oak flavour, allowing the grapes, terroirs and reserve wines to remain at the centre of the Champagne.
How Should Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Be Served?
La Cuvée is best served chilled at approximately 8–10°C.
This temperature preserves its bubbles and citrus freshness while allowing white flowers, vine peach and white fruit to remain expressive.
Serving the Champagne too warm can make it feel broad and reduce its refreshing quality.
Serving it excessively cold can suppress its aroma and make the acidity appear sharper.
Chilling in a Refrigerator
A magnum requires longer to chill than a standard 75cl bottle.
Place it in the lower part of a refrigerator several hours before serving.
For an important event, chill it well in advance rather than relying on a short period immediately before guests arrive.
Chilling in an Ice Bucket
Use a sufficiently large Champagne bucket filled with ice and cold water.
Water is essential because it creates even contact around the bottle and chills more efficiently than ice alone.
A standard wine bucket may be too small for a magnum, so check the fit before the occasion.
Which Glass Is Best?
A tulip-shaped Champagne glass is an excellent choice for La Cuvée.
Its shape provides:
- Height for the bubbles
- A wider bowl for aroma
- A narrower opening to concentrate fragrance
- Space to appreciate the wine’s texture
A traditional flute preserves the bubbles but may restrict some of the citrus, floral and peach aromas.
A broad coupe looks attractive but allows carbonation and aroma to escape more quickly.
A clean white-wine glass can also work well, particularly when the Champagne accompanies a meal.
How to Open a Laurent-Perrier Magnum Safely
A magnum is heavier than a standard Champagne bottle and should be handled carefully.
Chill the Bottle
A properly chilled bottle is easier and safer to open.
Dry the Glass
Wipe away condensation so that the bottle does not slip.
Point It Away from People
Never direct the cork towards a person, light fitting, glass or valuable object.
Keep Control of the Cork
Hold a thumb over the cork while removing the foil and loosening the wire cage.
The cage can remain over the cork to provide additional grip.
Tilt the Bottle
Hold it at an angle of approximately 30 to 45 degrees.
Rotate the Bottle
Grip the cork firmly and turn the bottle slowly from its base.
Avoid twisting or pulling the cork aggressively.
Release It Quietly
Allow the pressure to ease the cork out with a gentle sigh rather than a loud explosion.
This controlled opening is safer and preserves more of the Champagne.
How Should the Magnum Be Poured?
A full 1.5-litre bottle is considerably heavier than a standard bottle.
Support its weight securely, using one hand around the lower body and the other beneath or near the base.
Pour a small amount into each glass first and allow the foam to settle.
Return for a second pour to reach the intended serving level.
This method:
- Reduces overflowing
- Creates more even servings
- Makes the bottle easier to control
- Preserves carbonation
- Helps distribute the Champagne fairly
Avoid filling the glasses completely. Leaving space in the bowl allows the citrus, floral and white-fruit aromas to develop.
What Food Goes with Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée?
Laurent-Perrier recommends La Cuvée as an aperitif and alongside fish and white meat.
Its freshness and delicacy make it extremely versatile.
Canapés
La Cuvée works well with:
- Smoked salmon blinis
- Cheese gougères
- Prawn canapés
- Light pastry bites
- Goat’s cheese
- Vegetable tartlets
The acidity refreshes the palate while its delicate fruit avoids overwhelming small dishes.
Oysters
Fresh citrus and fine bubbles work naturally with oysters.
The Champagne’s clean finish complements their saline character without adding heavy toast or sweetness.
Langoustines
Laurent-Perrier specifically highlights langoustine as a pairing for La Cuvée.
The shellfish’s natural sweetness works with vine peach and white fruit, while acidity cuts through richer sauces or mayonnaise.
Prawns, Crab and Lobster
Shellfish pairs well with the Champagne’s Chardonnay-led freshness.
Lobster served with butter or a light cream sauce benefits from the additional structure supplied by Pinot Noir.
Sushi and Sashimi
Clean fish and rice work with the Champagne’s restrained flavour profile.
Avoid heavily sweetened sauces that may make the wine appear more acidic.
Smoked Salmon
The bubbles and citrus refresh the palate after the rich, oily fish.
White flowers and peach provide contrast without covering the salmon’s character.
White Fish
Sea bass, sole, cod and turbot all work well, particularly when prepared with:
- Lemon
- Herbs
- Butter
- Light cream
- Shellfish sauces
Roast Chicken
Roast chicken reflects La Cuvée’s balance between delicacy and structure.
The wine remains fresh enough for lighter breast meat while Pinot Noir helps it stand up to browned skin and gravy.
Turkey
The Champagne is suitable for Christmas turkey, particularly when the meal includes lighter stuffing, bread sauce or citrus-led side dishes.
Soft Cheese
Brie, Camembert and goat’s cheese provide creaminess and salt without overwhelming the Champagne.
Vegetable Dishes
Asparagus, tempura vegetables, courgette, cauliflower and fresh salads can all work well when the dressings are not excessively sharp.
Is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum Good for Weddings?
Yes. The gift-boxed magnum is particularly suitable for weddings.
It can be used as:
- A bottle for the couple’s table
- A formal wedding-toast bottle
- A reception centrepiece
- An engagement gift
- A wedding gift
- A bottle for the bridal party
- A bottle for anniversary celebrations
- Part of the wedding photography
The pale-gold wine and elegant Laurent-Perrier presentation suit both traditional and contemporary wedding settings.
One magnum provides approximately 10 to 12 glasses. Several bottles will therefore be required when serving a larger guest list.
For a large wedding, standard bottles may be easier for service staff to handle, while the magnum can be reserved for the couple, the main table or the formal toast.
Is It a Good Anniversary or Birthday Gift?
The combination of a 1.5-litre bottle and original box makes La Cuvée an excellent milestone gift.
It is suitable for:
- 18th birthdays
- 21st birthdays
- 30th birthdays
- 40th birthdays
- 50th birthdays
- Silver anniversaries
- Golden anniversaries
- Engagements
- Retirements
- Promotions
- Graduations
- Housewarmings
- Business achievements
The recipient receives a recognised Champagne House, a substantial bottle and a presentation box suitable for formal gifting.
How Should an Unopened Magnum Be Stored?
Store the bottle in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature.
Avoid:
- Direct sunlight
- Radiators
- Warm cupboards
- Conservatories
- Garages
- Repeated movement
- Strong vibration
- Major temperature changes
For short-term storage before a celebration, the bottle can be kept upright in a cool room or refrigerator.
For longer storage, a temperature-controlled wine cabinet or proper cellar is preferable.
Keep the original gift box dry and protected from fading or damage.
Can La Cuvée Be Kept After Opening?
Champagne is best enjoyed shortly after opening.
A proper sparkling-wine stopper can preserve pressure and freshness for a limited period when the bottle is returned immediately to the refrigerator.
A magnum contains a substantial amount of wine, so having a suitable stopper available before opening is sensible.
Do not rely on placing a spoon in the bottle neck. It does not create the secure seal provided by a Champagne stopper.
For best quality, aim to finish the bottle during the event or within one to two days.
La Cuvée Magnum vs the Standard Bottle
The Champagne style is the same, but the formats suit different occasions.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum
- 150cl
- Equivalent to two standard bottles
- Approximately 10–12 glasses
- Original gift box
- Greater visual impact
- Suitable for groups
- More ceremonial presentation
- Slower development in bottle
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée 75cl
- Standard bottle size
- Approximately five to six glasses
- Easier to chill
- Easier to pour
- Better suited to couples or smaller groups
- Lower initial purchase cost
- Convenient individual gift
Choose the Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum for a larger celebration or an impressive present.
Choose the Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée 75cl Gift Box for smaller occasions.
A Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée 37.5cl half bottle is also available for one or two drinkers.
La Cuvée Magnum vs Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Magnum
Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Magnum offers a more fruit-forward alternative.
La Cuvée Magnum
- Pale-gold Champagne
- More than 50% Chardonnay
- Citrus and white flowers
- Vine peach and white fruit
- Delicate and precise
- Particularly suited to seafood and white meat
Cuvée Rosé Magnum
- Rosé Champagne
- Produced from Pinot Noir
- Raspberry and redcurrant
- Strawberry and black cherry
- Fuller red-fruit profile
- Particularly suited to duck, red-fruit desserts and richer seafood
La Cuvée is the fresher and more universally versatile choice.
Cuvée Rosé provides greater colour, berry intensity and visual drama.
La Cuvée vs Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2018
Laurent-Perrier Brut Millésimé Vintage 2018 reflects one declared harvest.
La Cuvée
- Non-vintage blend
- More than 50% Chardonnay
- Reserve wines from previous years
- Designed for consistency
- Citrus, white flowers and peach
- Fresh and immediately approachable
Vintage 2018
- Produced from one harvest
- Vintage-specific character
- Longer and more individual development
- Greater structure and depth
- Suited to collectors and significant dates
- Presented in a 75cl gift box
La Cuvée is better suited to a large celebration where freshness and broad appeal are priorities.
Vintage 2018 is more appropriate when the year itself carries significance or the recipient enjoys vintage Champagne.
La Cuvée vs Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
Laurent-Perrier Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature takes the House’s Chardonnay-led identity further.
La Cuvée
- More than 50% Chardonnay
- Includes Pinot Noir and Meunier
- Brut dosage
- Rounder and more accessible
- Vine peach and white fruit
- Suitable for a broad range of occasions
Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature
- 100% Chardonnay
- No dosage
- Drier and more mineral
- Greater citrus precision
- Leaner structure
- Particularly suited to seafood and experienced Champagne drinkers
La Cuvée offers a softer and more versatile balance.
Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature provides a purer, drier expression of Chardonnay.
La Cuvée vs Laurent-Perrier Héritage
Laurent-Perrier Héritage Brut Champagne is made entirely from reserve wines.
La Cuvée
- Contains 15–30% reserve wines
- Fresh citrus
- White flowers
- Vine peach
- Lighter and more immediately accessible
- Signature non-vintage expression
Héritage
- Made from 100% reserve wines
- Greater maturity
- More developed fruit
- Additional aromatic complexity
- Richer texture
- Built from Laurent-Perrier’s reserve-wine expertise
La Cuvée is the fresher choice for aperitifs and celebrations.
Héritage is better suited to drinkers interested in mature blending and reserve-wine depth.
La Cuvée vs Grand Siècle
Grand Siècle is Laurent-Perrier’s prestige cuvée.
Rather than reflecting one vintage, it combines three exceptional and complementary years to create the House’s interpretation of a perfect harvest.
La Cuvée Magnum
- Signature non-vintage Champagne
- More than 50% Chardonnay
- Approximately four years of ageing
- Citrus, flowers and white fruit
- Accessible large-format celebration bottle
- Suitable for weddings and parties
Grand Siècle
- Prestige cuvée
- Blend of three exceptional vintages
- Greater cellar ageing
- More complex citrus, brioche, honey and mineral notes
- Designed for fine dining and collecting
- Considerably more limited and premium
Customers can explore Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Iteration No. 26 or the large-format Grand Siècle Iteration No. 24 Magnum.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée vs Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Magnum
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Magnum provides a more Pinot Noir-led comparison.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée
- More than 50% Chardonnay
- Fresh citrus
- White flowers
- Vine peach
- Fine and delicate
- Original gift box
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
- Approximately 50% Pinot Noir
- Pear, apple and peach
- Brioche and dried fruit
- Greater structure and body
- More pronounced pastry character
- Current HTFW magnum supplied unboxed
Laurent-Perrier is the lighter, fresher and more Chardonnay-driven choice.
Veuve Clicquot is broader, richer and more Pinot Noir-led.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée vs Bollinger Special Cuvée Magnum
Bollinger Special Cuvée Magnum is a richer alternative.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée
- Chardonnay-led
- Citrus and white flowers
- Vine peach and white fruit
- Delicate texture
- Fresh and precise
Bollinger Special Cuvée
- Pinot Noir-led
- Baked apple
- Toast and brioche
- Nuts and mature reserve-wine character
- Broader and more powerful
Laurent-Perrier is better suited to drinkers who value elegance and freshness.
Bollinger is more appropriate for those who prefer a richer, toasted and more vinous Champagne.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée vs Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Magnum
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Magnum offers another widely recognised celebration format.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée
- High Chardonnay content
- White flowers
- Citrus
- Vine peach
- Delicate, precise profile
- Gift-box presentation
Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
- More balanced three-grape blend
- Green apple
- Citrus
- White flowers
- Brioche
- Lively and fruit-forward
Both work well for celebrations.
Laurent-Perrier places greater emphasis on Chardonnay-led finesse, while Moët provides a broader, more familiar fruit profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum?
It is a 1.5-litre gift-boxed bottle of Laurent-Perrier’s signature non-vintage Brut Champagne.
How large is the bottle?
The magnum contains 150cl, equivalent to two standard 75cl bottles.
How many glasses does it provide?
It provides approximately 10 to 12 glasses, depending on the serving size.
What is the alcohol strength?
The current HTFW bottle is listed at 12% ABV.
Does it come in a gift box?
Yes. The current product is supplied in its original Laurent-Perrier box.
Is La Cuvée a vintage Champagne?
No. It is a non-vintage Champagne containing wines from multiple harvest years.
Which grapes are used?
The blend contains more than 50% Chardonnay, approximately 30–35% Pinot Noir and 10–15% Meunier.
How much reserve wine is used?
Approximately 15–30% of the blend is made from reserve wines.
How long is it aged?
Laurent-Perrier states that La Cuvée receives approximately four years of ageing.
How many crus are used?
The blend draws from more than 100 Champagne crus.
What does La Cuvée taste like?
Expect fresh citrus, white flowers, vine peach and delicate white fruit.
What colour is it?
It has a pale-gold colour with fine bubbles and a persistent mousse.
Is it sweet?
No. La Cuvée is a dry Brut Champagne.
Is it a Blanc de Blancs?
No. Although Chardonnay forms more than half of the blend, it also contains Pinot Noir and Meunier.
Is it lighter than Veuve Clicquot?
It generally has a fresher and more delicate Chardonnay-led style. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label is more Pinot Noir-led and structured.
What is the best serving temperature?
Serve La Cuvée at approximately 8–10°C.
How long does a magnum take to chill?
A magnum takes longer than a standard bottle. Chill it for several hours in a refrigerator or use a large bucket filled with ice and water.
Which glass should be used?
A tulip-shaped Champagne glass or suitable white-wine glass allows the aromas and bubbles to develop.
Is it suitable for weddings?
Yes. The large format, original box and fresh style make it particularly suitable for weddings and engagements.
Is it a good anniversary gift?
Yes. The magnum presentation makes it an impressive choice for milestone anniversaries.
Can it be served with food?
Yes. It works particularly well with fish, shellfish, white meat, canapés and soft cheese.
Does it pair with oysters?
Yes. Its citrus freshness and fine bubbles complement oysters and other shellfish.
Is it good with chicken?
Yes. Pinot Noir provides enough structure for roast chicken and other white-meat dishes.
Can it be stored?
Yes. Keep the bottle in a cool, dark location with a stable temperature.
How long does it keep after opening?
Use a proper sparkling-wine stopper, refrigerate the bottle and aim to finish it within one or two days.
Is a magnum exactly two bottles?
Yes. One 150cl magnum contains the same volume as two 75cl bottles.
Does Champagne age differently in a magnum?
Champagne generally develops more slowly in a magnum because the larger volume of wine has proportionally less exposure to oxygen through the closure.
Where is Laurent-Perrier based?
The House is based in Tours-sur-Marne in the Champagne region of France.
When was Laurent-Perrier founded?
The House traces its origins to 1812.
Who created the modern Laurent-Perrier style?
Bernard de Nonancourt shaped the House’s modern emphasis on freshness, elegance and purity after becoming its head in 1948.
Why Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum Stands Out
The Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée magnum combines an elegant Champagne with a genuinely useful celebration format.
Its high Chardonnay content gives it a clear identity.
Rather than focusing on heavy toast, strong oak or deep red fruit, the wine delivers:
- Fresh citrus
- White flowers
- Vine peach
- White fruit
- Fine bubbles
- Clean acidity
- A delicate finish
Pinot Noir and Meunier provide enough structure and roundness to prevent the Champagne from becoming excessively lean.
The use of reserve wines, fruit from more than 100 crus and approximately four years of ageing also gives La Cuvée more depth than its fresh profile might initially suggest.
The 1.5-litre bottle then adds ceremony and practicality.
It serves around 10 to 12 glasses, creates a visual centrepiece and is supplied in an original gift box. This makes it particularly effective for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays and formal presents.
Buy Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Magnum
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée NV Brut Champagne Magnum contains 1.5 litres of the House’s fresh and elegant Chardonnay-led Champagne.
Bottled at 12% ABV, the wine combines more than 50% Chardonnay with Pinot Noir, Meunier and selected reserve wines.
Its flavour profile brings together fresh citrus, white flowers, vine peach and delicate white fruit, supported by fine bubbles and a persistent finish.
The magnum contains the equivalent of two standard bottles and provides approximately 10 to 12 glasses.
Presented in its original Laurent-Perrier gift box, it is an excellent choice for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, Christmas celebrations, parties and corporate gifts.
Serve it chilled at approximately 8–10°C as an aperitif or pair it with oysters, langoustines, fish, shellfish, roast chicken, soft cheese and light canapés.
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