LansonExtraAgeBlancdeBlancsMV

Founded in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest producers in the region, with a rich history embedded in the famous city of Reims. The red cross in the logo comes from, Nicolas-Louis Delamotte who in 1798 took over from his father and as a knight of the Order of Malta, decided to use the Maltese Cross as the House’s emblem. Developing steadily and winning numerous awards over the years, they gained real prominence in the 1900s, becoming official supplier to the British court. Lanson has changed ownership many times in the last 50 years, the most significant change in 1990 when it was bought by LVMH who re-sold a few months later in 1991, keeping 210 hectares of vineyards, at the time considered the best vineyard holdings of all the large Maison. In 2006 Lanson became part of what is now the Lanson BCC Group. Today Lanson sources grapes from over 500 hectares across 60 villages.rrTo mark its 250th anniversary, Champagne Lanson created a range of cuvées, Extra Age. The range was created by chief winemaker Jean-Paul Gandon to celebrate the history of the house. Extra Age Blanc de Blancs is a blend of 100% Chardonnay grapes from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards Avize, Cramant, Oiry, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and is a blend from the 2004, 2005 and 2006 vintages. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Verzenay, Bouzy, Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-sur-OgerrGrape Varieties: 100% ChardonnayrLees Ageing: 5 yearsrDosage: 8 g/lrDisgorged: November 2013rDrink: Now to 2038rrChampagne in clear bottles must be stored in complete darkness, it spoils quickly if exposed to any light source.Read MorerrTasting Note: A light golden colour with a fine stream of bubbles. On the nose a bouquet of citrus and white flowers lead to a palate full of rich fruits, pears and lemons. The mid-palate has a balanced mineral freshness and opens until the finish. A stunning representative of the Extra Age range. r