In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: citrus, green apple, white flowers, honey hints

Palate: crisp racy acidity, fresh fruit, mineral cut, clean finish

Lanson's signature non-malolactic house brut: citrus and green apple over white flowers and a touch of honey, the palate crisp and racy with a mineral cut.

What it pairs with

  • Oysters Find oysters on TableJourney →
    Racy non-malolactic acidity meets the brine of oysters.
  • Fried calamari
    Crisp acidity scrubs fried batter clean.
  • Goat cheese
    Mineral cut balances fresh cheese.

History

Lanson blocks malolactic fermentation, keeping its non-vintage Le Black Creation crisp and ageworthy in a style unchanged since the house was founded in 1760.

  1. 1760 — Lanson founded in Reims, later defined by its non-malolactic style

Facts

Producer
Champagne Lanson
Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Classification
AOC Champagne
Oak
Malolactic blocked; stainless steel; crisp non-malolactic house style
ABV
12.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
now to 6 from release
First vintage
1760

Scores

  • Wine Spectator 89

Tags

chardonnay dry medium body medium term mood easygoing mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion celebration old world pairs with fried food pairs with oysters pairs with soft cheese pinot meunier pinot noir price premium racy acid sparkling traditional
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