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Wine Description
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 oldes...
Wine Information
A providential vintage, fruit of a contrasted and generous year, 2004 reinterprets the unique character of the seasons. The summer season of the 2004 viticultural year came with a grey and veiled sky where light and heat were scarce. The month of September was salutary and created a masterpiece.
Grands Crus: 100%
Chardonnay: 70%
Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly
Pinot Noir: 30%...
Vintage 2004
A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th on...
