In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, chalk, subtle toast
Palate: taut racy structure, saline minerality, mineral depth, very long finish
A single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs from a walled vineyard inside the city of Reims: citrus and white flowers over chalk and subtle toast, taut and racy with saline mineral depth.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Racy saline minerality meets the brine of oysters. -
Turbot
Taut structure and chalk frame fine white fish. -
Aged Comte
Mineral depth and toast meet the nutty cheese.
How to serve Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. A tulip shape rewards the bouquet better than a narrow flute and frames the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Turbot, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Lanson, first made from the 2006 vintage, is a vintage Blanc de Blancs from a small walled vineyard beside the house in central Reims.
- 2006 — First Clos Lanson single-vineyard vintage produced
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Lanson
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Walled urban single vineyard; partial oak; non-malolactic, long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 200 to 320 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Scores
- Vinous 92 (2008 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs
What does Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flowers, chalk, subtle toast. On the palate, taut racy structure, saline minerality, mineral depth, very long finish. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs from a walled vineyard inside the city of Reims: citrus and white flowers over chalk and subtle toast, taut and racy with saline mineral depth.
When should I drink Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 10 to 30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Turbot and Aged Comte. Racy saline minerality meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Lanson Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.