Established by Francis Delamotte in 1760, Lanson is a historic champagne house based in Reims. One of the top grande marques, Lanson has been closely associated with Wimbledon since 1977, and in recent years was selected as the Official Supplier of Champagne to The Championships. The 1996 Gold Label is a blend of 53% Pinot Noir and 47% Chardonnay, disgorged in November 2012. It is a medium-bodied, fruit-driven expression, complemented by a sharp acidity.
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Champagne Lanson is a historic Champagne house in Reims, well-known for the production of its flagship Black Label cuvée. It was established by Francis Delamotte in 1760 to focus on exporting champagne to foreign markets.The Black Label Brut is often a strong performer in blind tastings, often attributed to the combination of extra sweetness in the dosage combined with crisp acidity levels. This is supplemented by the absence of malolactic fermentation. The gold-label vintage wine attracts acclaim for its longevity and value for money, and is also zesty and crisp in style. Many of Lanson’s wines are Pinot Noir-dominant, with smaller amounts of Chardonnay and sometimes Pinot Meunier.
