Freshness and vitality are the watchwords of the Lanson style, so the creation of this cuvée Blanc de Blancs was an obvious choice for Hervé Dantan, the House's Chef de Caves. Delicacy and finesse are enhanced by a pure, mineral finish and the freshness that is the hallmark of the Lanson style.
This Blanc de Blancs is a blend of Chardonnay from the best Crus of the Côtes de Blancs and Montagne de Reims. These two very different regions offer a unique balance between fine, elegant grapes and rich, fleshy ones.
This blend is composed of the 2014 harvest as the base year, supplemented with 40% reserve wines, some over 20 years old to bring consistency of style and aromatic depth.
For incomparable fruitiness and freshness, malolactic fermentation is not carried out. After bottling, the bottles are aged for a further 5 years in the House cellars, for a subtle combination of complexity and vitality. After disgorging, the wine is dosed at 7 g/L Brut.
To the eye, this Blanc de Blancs has a luminous golden color with green highlights, dotted with very fine, elegant bubbles.
The nose reveals fine, deep aromas of frangipane, dried fruit and candied citrus. Notes of William pear, sesame seeds, lime blossom and aniseed enhance the wine's mineral accent.
On the palate, the wine is fresh and invigorating, carried by aromas of nougat and zesty notes. Hints of bark and a touch of chalk give way to a saline, delicate and pure finish.
A gastronomic Champagne, this Blanc de Blancs by Lanson is a perfect match for fresh, mineral and iodized dishes, such as scallop carpaccio with lime and yuzu.
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