Lanson

Black Réserve | Magnum 150cl

Description

Imagined by Maison Lanson's Chef de Caves, Hervé Dantan, Le Black Réserve, presented here in magnum, is a Champagne whose freshness, complexity and fullness will seduce fine wine and gastronomy connoisseurs. With its emphasis on reserve wines, it expresses the voluptuousness of a complex, full-textured wine.

This cuvée is a blend of Pinot Noir (50%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (15%) from Champagne's finest Crus. These grapes are selected from 100 crus, the majority of them Grand and Premier Crus, for precision and elegance.

The 2014 vintage predominates the blend, complemented by 45% reserve wines, some over 20 years old and aged in foudre to bring consistency of style and aromatic depth.

For incomparable fruitiness and freshness, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. Bottles are aged for a further 5 years to bring complexity and vitality. After disgorging, the wine is dosed at 7 g/L Brut.

To the eye, this champagne is a deep yellow color with golden highlights and fine, persistent bubbles.

The nose reveals notes of cookie, marzipan, honey and sweet spices, supported by a deep perfume of licorice and fern.

On the palate, its ample texture marks intense fruitiness, while fresh citrus and chalk notes underline the wine's density and vitality.

Maison Lanson's Cuvée Black Réserve is a sophisticated wine with great aromatic depth, ideal as an aperitif, but also a surprising accompaniment to steak tartare with French fries or pumpkin and chestnut caviar with Patanegra shavings.