The 3 Most Popular Bottles of Champagne Lanson
30th September 2024
One of the most loved Champagne brands on the market and the official Champagne of Wimbledon since 1977. In this feature we’ll be explore the 3 most popular labels from Lanson, sharing our tasting experiences, from playing a Piano in the St Pancras Tower in London to an end of Summer glass in the Garden, Champagne Lanson is crafted for every moment in life.
I recently had an Interview With The President Of Champagne Lanson – François Van Aal where he discussed his journey with Champagne Lanson, along with their Oenotheque Range, a particular interest to those who love Vintage Champagnes.
Throughout this feature, you’ll also hear personally from Hervé Dantan, Cellar Master at Maison Lanson, sharing some words on each label.
Christopher Walkey – Founder of Glass of Bubbly (left) Hervé Dantan – Cellar Master at Maison Lanson (right)
Champagne Lanson – Le Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs listening to the music on a Czech Republic crafted Piano in the St Pancras Tower in London
“Le Blanc de Blancs is a perfect illustration of Lanson’s Chardonnay identity, combining the delicacy and minerality of the Cote des Blancs with the richness and generosity of the Montagne de Reims.” Hervé Dantan – Cellar Master at Maison Lanson
This blend contains the harvest base of 2017 with 40% reserve wines with 100% Chardonnay.
Gastronomic Food Pairings include: Scallops’ Carpaccio with lime and yuzu lemon + Croque-Madame with Reims’ Ham.
Tasting Notes – “A fine blend of pure Chardonnay, with a delicate touch of minerals and saline freshness, along with candied citrus, green pears, dried fruits and a touch of chalkiness, a true example of what you expect from a Chardonnay Champagne.”
Champagne Lanson – Le Black Création – 258th Blend
“Each Création is a unique recipe, an opportunity to take the precision of the blends even further while never staying from the iconic fresh and elegant style of Maison Lanson.” Hervé Dantan – Cellar Master at Maison Lanson
The blend contains 68% of the base harvest of 2018, along with 32% of reserve wine from the years of 08, 09, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17, the grapes within contain 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay & 15% Meunier.
Gastronomic Food Pairings include: Mushroom ravioli with Parmesan shavings + Salmon fish & chips with sweet potato fries.
Tasting Notes – “Green pears, tangy and citrus fruits, along with notes of pastries on the aroma. Freshly picked and ripe orchard fruits, grapefruits, lemon notes, and freshly baked brioche on the palate.”
Champagne Lanson – Le Rosé Création – 67th Blend
The 67th Blend of Champagne Lanson Le Rosé Création, enjoyed during the last days of the British summer in the garden next to a row of vines
“Each Rosé Création is a unique and delicate blend that reinterprets the characteristic elegance and freshness of the Lanson style, with a fruity signature.” Hervé Dantan – Cellar Master at Maison Lanson
The blend contains 71% of the base harvest of 2019, along with 29% of reserve wine from the years of 2016 (12.9%) 2017 (4.6%) & 2018 (11,5%), the grapes within contain 52% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay & 14% Meunier.
Gastronomic Food Pairings include: Half cooked Salmon in sesame crust and small fennel + Tuna tataki with soy sauce, ginger and wasabi.
Tasting Notes – “Pomegranate, red berries, blood oranges on the aroma. The palate delivers pink floral notes, fresh strawberries, red berries and a mineral crispness.”
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Their 2008 Champagne Lanson – Gold Label Vintage Won a Gold Medal at the Glass of Bubbly Awards in 2017 and their Ivory Label Demi Sec took home the Dessert Trophy.
“Lanson Champagne house in Reims is always a highly worthy destination whilst on your tour of Champagne, it gives you a great insight into the regional history of this great wine making region. Add to them being a great host, you have some fine Champagne to explore with Lanson that really cater well in my mind for consumers with easy to understand labels and great quality wines that express the many different flavours of Champagne.” – Christopher Walkey
Oliver Walkey
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Writer, Focused on Bringing the Exciting and Fascinating World of Bubbly to You.