LansonLeVintage2012Magnum

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.rrLanson’s golden years are only chosen to be declared in years that can truly be considered as exceptional. 1874, 1904, 1928, 1955, 1964, 1971, 1976, 1985, 1999, 2008 and 2012 were great vintages that have built the reputation of Champagne Lanson. Aged forat least five often ten years on its lees in the cellars and with no malolactic fermentation gives the blends a fruitiness and freshness. 2005 marks more than a century of great vintages since the first was produced in 1904.rrWeather in 2012: Despite significant climatic contrasts, 2012 was a miraculous year that produced one of the greatest vintages over the past few decades.The succession of unpredictable weather events, which saw a tough winter with hard frosts combined with a spring where rain alternated with hail, fortunately gave way to fine weather in August. The exceptionally sunny summer enabled the grapes to ripen slowly and perfectly until the harvests mid-September.The relatively modest yields of the 2012 harvest gave concentrated wines.rrTechnical Information:rVineyards: Chardonny: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Trépail | Pinot Noir: Verzenay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Mareuil sur Aÿ, VerzyrGrape Varieties: 52% Pinot Noir & 48% ChardonnayrLees Ageing: 10 yearsrDisgorged: June 2023rDosage: 7 g/lrDrink: Now to 2032rrTasting Note: Generous and intense on the nose, with notes of candied fruit, dried apricots and almonds, punctuated by aromas of acacia honey and sweet spices. On the palate, density, texture and freshness come together in wonderful harmony. The texture feels generous, offering notes of honey, brioche and dried fruits. The freshness extends and blends delicately into a long and refined finish.