Champagne Lanson - Le Black Réserve Brut

Bettane & Desseauve

About wine:

Dominant Pinots (50% Pinot Noir, 15% Meunier), more reserved aromatics than the Black Label but more evident vinosity on the palate. Great intense character, with a backbone based more on finesse than power. Beautiful length on the palate.

About the estate:

Founded in 1760 and located in the heart of Reims with its own garden, Clos Lanson, this historic House celebrated its 260th anniversary this year with one major goal: to regain its former glory. With 550 hectares of its own land and 16 hectares of organic and biodynamic viticulture, it has access to a total of more than 100 different crus, 50% of which are grands crus and premiers crus. Over the past several years, significant investments have been made to optimize the production process, including a parcel-by-parcel fermentation room, a cellar dedicated to reserve wines, and a new pressing center. The cuvées reflect the investment in reserve wine storage methods and their extended depth, as well as the decision to no longer systematically practice malolactic fermentation. Aging times have been extended, dosages are meticulously calculated, and the packaging has been superbly redesigned, right down to a back label that provides highly detailed technical information that is very useful to consumers today. The wines now possess an extra soul that connects consumers to the maturity of the style and the splendid mosaics.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Founded in 1760, the brand has been the flagship of the publicly traded Lanson-BCC group since its acquisition in 2006. Since 2018, the house, which exports more than 80% of its production, has been chaired by François Van Aal. Cellar master Hervé Dantan continues the Lanson style with predominantly Pinot champagnes, which no longer undergo systematic malolactic fermentation, characterized by a taut freshness and built for aging.

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

Additional aging gives this champagne a toasty character. It also has Lanson's typical steel edge, which gives it great structure and freshness on the finish.

James Suckling

About wine:

Complex aromas of dried pear, apricot kernel, raspberry, walnut, and cocoa. Honey and lemon cream. Wonderfully vinous and full-bodied with lively acidity and a creamy, dense mousse leading to a concentrated, salty finish.