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Laurent-Perrier
Tours-sur-Marne
Winery in Tours-sur-Marne, France
The Read
Chardonnay House
Why go
Compare Laurent-Perrier by bottle: La Cuvée is a multi-cru blend, Grand Siècle combines three vintages, and Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is Chardonnay without dosage.
About Laurent-Perrier
Laurent-Perrier is best approached by cuvée. La Cuvée uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from more than 100 crus, with reserve wines in the blend. Grand Siècle combines three selected vintages; Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a 100% Chardonnay wine made without added dosage.
Which bottle fits?
Choose La Cuvée for the house’s standard multi-cru blend, Grand Siècle to explore its three-vintage assemblage, or Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature for the no-dosage Chardonnay expression. The producer also lists Cuvée Rosé. Check the release and seller for the specific bottle available.
Going to Tours-sur-Marne
The house was established there in 1812. Its site publishes contact information but no regular public tour schedule, so confirm any visit with the producer before building a trip around it. Laurent-Perrier’s Group-level 2018 SVC and HEV certifications apply to its plots; they are not a promise about every source of purchased fruit.
The takeThis is a destination for wine-focused visitors seeking context and craft. The house is especially suited to people interested in Champagne’s stylistic mechanics — non-vintage construction, reserve wines and the role of a chef de cave — so it favors education-minded visits and deliberate tasting experiences. Because Laurent-Perrier is anchored in a working wine village rather than a tourist circuit, it also fits special-occasion or corporate visits that value authenticity and historical continuity over novelty. It rewards those who come to learn about technique and terroir rather than to chase trends.
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Planning details
- Location
- 32 avenue de Champagne, 51150 Tours-sur-Marne, France
- Website
- laurent-perrier.com
- Phone
- +33 3 26 58 91 22
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Laurent-Perrier presents itself as a quietly authoritative Champagne house rooted in history. Its founding in 1812 and placement along the Avenue de Champagne situate it among the long-established grandes marques, and the estate's character is conveyed through institutional continuity rather than flash. The house voice emphasizes freshness, precision and restrained dosage — a stylistic preference that favors tension over opulence. Visitors encounter a refined, subdued atmosphere that rewards attention to detail: here the winemaker’s hand and the layered construction of non-vintage releases are the main attractions rather than spectacle or theatrics.
Best For
This is a destination for wine-focused visitors seeking context and craft. The house is especially suited to people interested in Champagne’s stylistic mechanics — non-vintage construction, reserve wines and the role of a chef de cave — so it favors education-minded visits and deliberate tasting experiences. Because Laurent-Perrier is anchored in a working wine village rather than a tourist circuit, it also fits special-occasion or corporate visits that value authenticity and historical continuity over novelty. It rewards those who come to learn about technique and terroir rather than to chase trends.
Tasting Tips
When engaging with Laurent-Perrier, frame questions around style and construction: ask about the house’s non-vintage approach, how reserve wines are used, and Michel Fauconnet’s role in shaping the house profile. Taste with attention to dosage and the balance of freshness versus richness; seek bottles or flights that illustrate the house’s emphasis on tension. Because the estate is closely tied to several growing sub‑zones, inquire about vineyard sourcing and how parcels influence blends — those details illuminate the house’s method more than marketing copy ever will.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic European winery atmosphere with heritage cellars and refined tasting rooms reflecting two centuries of Champagne tradition.
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Vibe
ElegantClassicSophisticated
Best For
CelebrationSpecial OccasionWine Education
Experience
Cave TastingHistoric BuildingEstate Grounds
Sourcing
Sustainable
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Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Sustainable
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Food Pairing
- Offered
- Shipping
- Available
- Wine Club
- Available
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 32 avenue de Champagne, 51150 Tours-sur-Marne, France
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who established Laurent-Perrier?
André-Michel Pierlot founded the business that became Laurent-Perrier in Tours-sur-Marne in 1812.
Is every Laurent-Perrier wine Brut Nature?
No. Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is one 100% Chardonnay cuvée without added dosage; the house makes other styles.
Does Laurent-Perrier offer public tours?
The producer does not publish a standing public tour timetable on its site. Contact the house to ask about access.
