Lanson Le Blanc de Blanc

Freshness and elegance are Lanson's founding principles. This Blanc de Blanc is a great example of that. The chardonnay grapes come from 15 different cru (mostly premier and grands crus) from two very different regions, the combination of which creates a unique balance. The fleshy and ripe grapes from Montagne de Reims provide richness and generosity, while the grapes from Côte des Blancs offer refinement and minerality. The refinement and finesse in this gourmet champagne are enhanced by the pure and mineral finish and freshness so characteristic of Lanson.

A minimum of 40 per cent reserve wines are used for the blend, some of which have been aged for 10 years. This ensures not only consistency, but also more aromatic complexity in the wine. Only a small proportion of the wine has undergone malolactic fermentation, enhancing its distinctive fruitiness and freshness. After fermentation, the Blanc de Blancs matures for at least five years sur lattes, creating the perfect fine bubble and more complexity. The dosage is 7 g/L.

The colour is radiant golden yellow with green highlights. In the nose, refined and intense aromas of marzipan, dried fruit and candied citrus, with notes of pear, lime and aniseed. On the palate, fresh and invigorating with aromas of nougat and citrus peel. The lingering finish is delicate, pure and somewhat salty.

Lanson

Established in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest champagne houses in Reims. The house has an impressive history, a beautiful building with state-of-the-art wine cellar and extensive corridor system where more than a million bottles of champagne are aged. The oldest bottle you come across in the corridor system is from 1904. Lanson also has four modern press houses close to the vineyards, where the grapes can be processed immediately after harvest to ensure optimum quality.

The champagnes are of very high quality, and are made in a unique, fresh and elegant style. The grapes come from around 100 crus, 50% of which are from grands crus and premier crus, the best parts of the Champagne region. Unlike many other champagne houses, the base wine has undergone little or no malolactic fermentation, creating the distinctive fresh style. Moreover, Lanson's champagnes age for years (at least four years), which is significantly longer than the minimum requirement for champagne. This creates the perfect fine bubble, complexity and elegance in the wine.