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    1 153
  • Producer ranking ?

    14
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    now to 2035
  • Food Pairing

    Seafood, Salads & Consommes

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The Story

The Noble Cuvée embodies all the excellence of this renowned Champagne House. The fruity, grape flavour and freshness so characteristic of this style are admirably conveyed and enhanced by the extreme delicacy of the Chardonnay grape, which is one of the major components of the blends for this Grande Cuvée. Produced from a careful selection of grapes from Grand Crus only, Noble Cuvée is the very essence of the Lanson Style.

One of the oldest champagne house, Lanson was founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, a magistrate from the Reims. The values and expertise that created the unique and enduring style of Champagne Lanson have been handed down from generation to generation. Since 1760, this has been the guiding philosophy of the successive generations that have promoted Lanson throughout the world.

Champagne Lanson is one of the few houses in the Champagne region that chooses not to use malolactic fermentation. This decision guarantees the freshness and optimal development of the wines' flavours, allowing vintages to mature fully and evolve their complete array of aromas.

For the Brut, only 10 vintages were selected in the last 30 years. This 2002 embodies the excellence of Champagne Lanson, with the last vintage reminiscent of famous vintages. Perfect with oysters, fish terrine or lobster.

DETAILS

Formats: Available in bottles (75cl) and magnums (1.5l)
Ageing: At least five years
Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir
Number of crus: Verzenay, Avize and Oger
ABV: 12.5%
Dosage: 9g/l

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Wine Information

To the eye the Noble Cuvée presents a light gold colour animated by very fine bubbles and a very persistent line of foam. Aromas of preserved citrus and white flowers develop alongside roasting and mineral notes. The Noble Cuvée Brut Vintage is an incomparable accompaniment for all meals, particularly white meat and fish dishes. This Champagne will still remain fresh, delicious and magnificent over many years.

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Vintage 2002

A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and additional concentration. This, and the cool nights, helped in retaining fresh acidity and, despite the ripeness (10.3% potential alcohol), the wines did not suffer from heaviness or a lack of life. A near-perfect vintage, which produced balanced Champagnes consistently around the region. The best show an impeccable combination of freshness, power, structure and finesse. However, some have matured aromatically quicker than expected and are already past their peak. 2002 produced an abundance of spectacular champagnes, such as Dom Pérignon (the entire range), Krug Vintage and Clos du Mesnil, Piper-Heidsieck Rare, Louis Roederer Cristal and Cristal Rosé, Ruinart Dom Ruinart and Dom Ruinart Rosé, Salon Le Mesnil and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, to name a few.

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Written Notes

Lanson’s prestige cuvee is the excellent ‘Noble Cuvee’ 2002 (A$210). Normally a blend of around 70/30 Chardonnay to Pinot Noir, the grapes are all from Grand Cru vineyards. 2002 is a brilliant vintage and this is a wonderfully fragrant wine with notes of honey and rose petals over a slightly minerally note. Fresh, complex and elegant. 96.

  • 96p

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some plaster, citrus and chalk nose. Tight. Fresh acidity, minerals, tight, focused, some lemons and brioche, long. 93

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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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