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Champagne “Heritage Brut“, Laurent-Perrier, Tours-sur-Marne, FR, NV

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Article code: JS 95 PTS

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Overview

Laurent-Perrier Héritage Brut earns 92–95 pts from leading critics. James Suckling: 95; Decanter, Wine Spectator & Jeb Dunnuck: 93. Praised for depth from 100% reserve wines, vibrant citrus, brioche, finesse, freshness and a long, elegant finish.

Details

Tours-sur-Marne is home to the historic Champagne house Laurent-Perrier. Its Héritage Brut is a relatively new prestige non-vintage cuvée made entirely from reserve wines, positioned above La Cuvée in the house's range.

Professional ratings

Critic	Score	Summary
James Suckling	95/100	Praised for greater depth than La Cuvée, full-bodied without excessive richness, with transparency, tension, and complexity after five years on the lees.
Decanter	93/100	Notes dense reserve-wine character, ripe orange fruit, apricot, pear, lemon peel, and roasted almond, with firm structure and aging potential.
Jeb Dunnuck	93/100	Highly rated for balance, complexity, and refinement.
Wine Spectator	93/100	Commends its elegant balance and layered complexity.
Robert M. Parker Jr. / Wine Advocate	92/100	Recognizes the wine's freshness and mature reserve-wine character.
Vinous	92/100	Highlights precision, freshness, and harmony.
Gault&Millau	94/100	Describes it as energetic and vibrant, featuring citrus, flowers, and subtle complexity, recommending it with fine fish or shellfish.
Jancis Robinson	17.5/20 (≈93–94/100)	Calls it layered, lime-scented, delicate, and ethereal, especially suitable as an aperitif.

Overall critical consensus

Across major reviewers, Laurent-Perrier Héritage Brut consistently scores between 92 and 95 points, placing it among the top non-vintage Champagnes in its category. Critics particularly praise:

Depth derived from 100% reserve wines
Freshness despite its maturity
Fine balance between Chardonnay elegance (55%) and Pinot Noir structure (45%)
Citrus, white peach, apricot, toasted brioche, roasted almond, floral honey, and mineral tension
Long, refined finish with moderate dosage (6 g/L)

The consensus is that Héritage offers greater complexity and concentration than Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée while maintaining the house's hallmark style of freshness and elegance.