Laurent-Perrier Harmony Demi-Sec Champagne NV 6pk 6x750ml

Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1812 by Alphonse Pierlot with a philosophy that still defines the house: not the biggest, but the finest. Two centuries later, that filter has made them a favorite among collectors who recognize the difference between mass-production Champagne and the real thing.

Harmony is their answer to a style most houses get wrong — Demi-Sec. The blend is 45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 15% Meunier, given extended aging on the lees and a carefully calibrated 40g/L dosage. The result is a wine with sweetness that reads as richness, not sugar — rounded, delicate, and built for food.

The wine shows brilliant golden-yellow in the glass. The nose is intense: dried almonds, hazelnuts, toasted brioche, with deeper honey and resin notes emerging after a few years in the bottle. On the palate, it's full-bodied and generous — pear, apple, peach, orchard fruit, and a touch of honeyed sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity. The finish is lively and persistent. Owen Bargreen scored it 94 points.

This is Champagne for the table, not the toast — built for sweet-savory dishes, roasted stone fruit, or a dessert course that doesn't need more sugar. Pull the cork for duck with apricot glaze, foie gras, or a tarte Tatin.