LansonExtraAgeBrutMV

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.rTo 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 Brut is a blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir selected from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards of Avize, Bouzy, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Verzenay using three vintages: 2004, 2005 and 2006. rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Verzenay, Bouzy, Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Le Mesnil-Sur-OgerrGrape Varieties: 40% Chardonnay | 60% Pinot Noir rAgeing: A minimum of 5 yearsrDosage: 8 g/lrDisgorged: June 2016rDrink: Now to 2038rrTasting Note: A vibrant straw yellow with a fine stream of bubbles. Initial fragrances of honey, brioche and balance aromatic spices. A full bodied mouthfeel with rich tropical fruits, apples and apricots. r