Champagne Lanson - Le Rosé Brut

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Refined, deep, and delicate: an elegant and truly noble prestige cuvée.

About the estate:

Founded in 1760 and located in the heart of the city of Reims with its garden, the Clos Lanson, this historic House celebrated its 260th anniversary this year with one major goal: to reclaim its former glory. With 550 hectares of its own vineyards and 16 hectares dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture, the house 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 winemaking process: a parcel-specific fermentation facility, a cask cellar dedicated to reserve wines, and a new pressing center. The vintages reflect this investment in the aging methods for reserve wines and their extended depth, as well as the decision to no longer systematically perform malolactic fermentation. Aging periods have been extended, dosages are meticulously calibrated, and the packaging has been superbly redesigned—right down to a back label packed with highly detailed technical information that is very useful to today’s consumer. The wines now possess that extra touch of soul that connects the consumer to the maturity of the style and to splendid, multifaceted profiles.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

The house prides itself on having produced its first rosé as early as 1833. Crafted from the three Champagne grape varieties (53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier), this wine comprises 35% rosé reserve wines and 7% red wine from Bouzy and Les Riceys. It ages for 4 years in the cellar. Rose gold? Wild rose? The pastel hue is elegant. The nose, with notes ranging from pastry to blond tobacco, reveals a pleasing maturity. Dark fruit blends with almond on the palate, creating a full-bodied, indulgent, and harmonious wine with perfect dosage.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

About the wine:

The wine has a lovely, intense color; the nose is open, marked by red fruits, macerated cherries, and spices. The nose is quite refined, and the reserve wines add complexity. The palate remains harmonious; the fruit is well-defined, and the dosage is slightly off balance at the moment, but this will not be an issue in the future.

About the estate:

The brand, founded in 1760, 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 carries on the Lanson style with Pinot-dominant champagnes, in which malolactic fermentation is no longer systematically halted, characterized by a crisp freshness and built for aging.

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

About the wine:

A lively, fruity rosé with hints of peach and strawberry. Mandarin orange notes as well. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. It is a blended wine with only 7% red wine. Lovely red fruit with the same freshness. Very fresh and lively.