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 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 over 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 plot-specific fermentation facility, a cask cellar dedicated to reserve wines, and a new pressing center. The cuvées 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, including a back label packed with technical details that are highly 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 mosaics.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

The house prides itself on having produced its first rosé as early as 1833. Blended from the three Champagne grape varieties (53% Pinot Noir, 32% Chardonnay, 15% Meunier), this wine contains 35% rosé reserve wines and 7% red wine from Bouzy and Les Riceys. It is aged for four years in the cellar. Rose gold? Wild rose? The pastel hue is elegant. The nose, somewhere between pastry and blond tobacco, reveals a pleasing maturity. Dark fruit blends with almond in a full-bodied, rich, and harmonious palate, perfectly balanced.

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, deep 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:

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

Wine Enthusiast

James Suckling

About the wine:

A lively, fruity rosé with notes of peach and strawberry. Hints of mandarin as well. Medium-bodied with a creamy texture. It’s a blend containing just 7% red wine. Lovely red fruit with the same freshness. Very fresh and lively.