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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
Wine Information
Formats: Available in bottes (75cl) and Magnums (1.5l)
Ageing: Minimum 5 years
Blend: 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir
Number of crus: It is a subtle blend of Pinot Noirs from Verzenay and Bouzy and Chardonnays from Avize and Cramant. The blend’s vertical momentum gives off more elegance than power, more refinement than abundance.
The epitome of the Lanson style. Lanson first created this Cuvée de Prestige in 1979. Its bottle is a replica of that used by the House in the 18th century. Made from a rigorous selection of grapes from grands crus vineyards, Noble Cuvée Brut Vintage is a perfect embodiment of the House’s style.
Tasting Notes
Lanson’s Noble Cuvée Brut 1998 is the perfect champagne choice for all of life’s important occasions. It is delightful when paired with oysters, a fish terrine, a lobster salad with hints of citrus or honey chicken.
Vuosikerta 1998
This year's harvest is the largest the region has ever seen. Every corner of the appellation has managed to achieve the maximum authorized harvest yield of 10,400 kilos of grapes per hectare. Producers were also allowed to harvest an additional 2,600 kg which was allocated to the Champagne reserve, called blocking. This led to 330 million bottles of champagne being made in total. The lock-in system (which allows more production than necessary to meet demand) was the main tool for maintaining a stable price level in the 1990s.
