# Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Lanson
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €63
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, pear, lemon, blossom, pastry, brioche, biscuit, honey, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs Brut is a Non-Vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC, crafted exclusively from 100% Chardonnay. Produced by the historic Lanson house, founded in 1760, this cuvée embodies the estate's dedication to freshness and vitality. The Champagne region's unique terroir, characterized by chalky soils and a cool climate, provides an ideal environment for cultivating Chardonnay. This specific bottling is distinguished by its pure Chardonnay composition and a winemaking approach that prioritizes the grape's inherent purity and the region's characteristic minerality.

## Interesting facts

- A Blanc de Blancs means 'white from white', exclusively using white grapes (Chardonnay).
- Lanson emphasizes freshness, a style dating back to its founding in 1760.
- This wine undergoes a minimum of 5 years aging in Lanson's cellars.
- Some reserve wines used are over 20 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and crisp minerality cut through the richness of fried dishes and creamy sauces, while its subtle fruit notes complement the sweetness of shellfish. The wine's elegance makes it a perfect match for refined seafood and poultry dishes.

## Wine making process

Lanson Le Blanc de Blancs Brut is produced using the traditional method (méthode Champenoise), involving a second fermentation in the bottle. The primary fermentation of the base wines is managed with a focus on retaining freshness, often by limiting malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes an extended aging process, with a minimum of five years in Lanson's cellars, including time spent on lees. A crucial element of the blend is the incorporation of reserve wines, some of which are aged for over two decades, contributing to the wine's consistency and aromatic complexity.