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Wine Description
The Story
The House of Lanson is one of a select few to possess a truly impressive collection of fine vintage champagnes. Each coveted bottle has been carefully crafted by the longstanding Chef des Caves whose passion and devotion complements the classical blending techniques of preceding generations.
The marriage of the finest selection of grapes from a single year, each champagne in the Lanson Vintage Collection is the epitome of true craftsmansh...
Wine Information
Despite significant climatic contrasts, 2012 was a miraculous year that produced one of the greatest vintages over the past few decades.The succession of unpredictable weather events, which saw a tough winter with hard frosts combined with a spring where rain alternated with hail, fortunately gave way to fine weather in August. The exceptionally sunny summer enabled the grapes to ripen slowly and perfectly until the harvests mid-September.The ...
Vintage 2012
«Le Vintage 2012, great vintage of the House, is characterised by its aromatic intensity and complexity.
The wine is the result of a unique year full of contrasts, revealing an exceptional sense of harmony.»
Hervé Dantan, Winemaker
The next most exceptional vintage since 2008. A truly difficult growing season saw severe frosts in the winter. March brought warmth but early budbreak made the vines vulnerable to spring frosts. Overall, ...
