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Lanson Champagne Tasting Notes

January 11, 2011

France, Lanson, Wine

Lanson Black Label Brut N.V.LANSON BLACK LABEL BRUT N.V.

A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. A touch of toast and honey aromas. Bouquets of ripe and citrus fruit create a sensation of fullness, fruitiness and lightness. A pleasant racy wine with a long and lingering taste.

Blue Gold Medal ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2012
Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Gold Medal ~ Indian Wine Challenge 2010

Gold Medal ~ NZ International Wine Show 2010

Lanson Black Label Brut – Half N.V.Lanson Black Label Brut - Half N.V.

A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. A touch of toast and honey aromas. Bouquets of ripe and citrus fruit create a sensation of fullness, fruitiness and lightness. A pleasant racy wine with a long and lingering taste.

Blue Gold Medal ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2012
Bronze Medal
~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Gold Medal ~ Indian Wine Challenge 2010
Gold Medal ~ NZ International Wine Show 2010

Lanson Black Label Brut - Quarter N.V.Lanson Black Label Brut - Quarter N.V.

A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. A touch of toast and honey aromas. Bouquets of ripe and citrus fruit create a sensation of fullness, fruitiness and lightness. A pleasant racy wine with a long and lingering taste.

Blue Gold Medal ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2012
Bronze Medal
~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Gold Medal ~ Indian Wine Challenge 2010
Gold Medal ~ NZ International Wine Show 2010

Lanson Black Label Brut - Magnum N.V.Lanson Black Label Brut - Magnum N.V.

A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. A touch of toast and honey aromas. Bouquets of ripe and citrus fruit create a sensation of fullness, fruitiness and lightness. A pleasant racy wine with a long and lingering taste.

Blue Gold Medal ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2012
Bronze Medal
~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Gold Medal ~ Indian Wine Challenge 2010
Gold Medal ~ NZ International Wine Show 2010

Lanson Ivory Label Demi Sec N.V.Lanson Ivory Label Demi Sec N.V.

A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. A yellow straw colour with glints of old gold, a reminder of the Pinot Noir on the blend. Aromas of ripe fruit, cinnamon, and honey. A full, well rounded, fruity wine.

Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2010
Bronze Medal
~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2009

Lanson Pink Label Brut Rose N.V.Lanson Rose Label Brut Rosé N.V.

A blend of 32% Chardonnay, 53% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier. Aromas of roses and fruit predominate, with notes of red fruit. This wine is well-rounded and fresh, has harmonious balance and good length on the finish.

Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Gold Medal ~ NZ International Wine Show 2010
Blue Gold Medal + Top 100 Wine ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2009

Lanson Extra Age Brut N.V.Lanson Extra Age Brut N.V.

A blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir. The wine is a vibrant straw yellow with fine bubbles. The aroma of fig, winter pear and honey conjure up images of pastries. On the palate, the attack is ample, the body generous and complex and the finale the epitome of finesse and freshness.

Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011

Lanson Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 1999Lanson Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 1999

100% Chardonnay. This wine presents a gold-green colour brought to life by tiny bubbles. The aromas of white flowers, honey and beeswax are complemented by citrus notes. The impact is soft and smooth and the fruity flavours of summer pear and yellow peach prolong the pleasure.

Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011 (UK)

Lanson Noble Cuvee Rosé N.V.Lanson Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 1999

A blend of 62% Chardonnay, 38% Pinot Noir. To the eye, it has a luminous, light pink colour, filled with a myriad of fine bubbles. The nose has aromas of heirloom Roses, berry-like fruits that develop notes of the Montmorency cherry. On the palate, the attack is dense without being heavy. Then its presence is affirmed and the complex flavours prolong the pleasure.

Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Silver Medal ~ International Wine & Spirit Competition
Golden Medal + Special Prize Rosé
– Decanter World Wine Awards UK 2009

Lanson Noble Cuvee 2000Lanson Noble Cuvee 2000

A blend of 70.5% Chardonnay and 29.5% Pinot Noir. A light golden colour enlivened by a myriad of fine bubbles. Aromas of fresh pear, white fruit and floral, honey notes are enriched by notes of baked apples and cinnamon, heightened by a touch of minerality.

Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2011(UK)
Perfect Pairing with Chao Zhou Cold Crab ~ Perfect Pairings Awards 2011 (SG)
Good Pairing with Fujian Oyster Omelette ~ Perfect Pairings Awards 2011 (SG)
Good Pairing with Hainan Chicken Rice ~ Perfect Pairings Awards 2011 (SG)
Bronze Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2010

Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1996 (Magnum)Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1996 (Magnum)

A blend of 47% Chardonnay and 53% Pinot Noir. An amber straw yellow-colour. Aromas of dried fig, apricot and pear, mixed with overtones of biscuit. Delicate attack, great fullness and a satisfying, lively finish.

Best Sparkling Wine ~ Sydney Int’l Wine Competition 2008

Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1999Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 1999

A blend of 49% Chardonnay and 51% Pinot Noir. The colour is straw yellow animated by fine bubbles forming perfect strings. For the bouquet, aromas of syringe and spicy pineapple are enriched with notes of leather, hot stone and flint. On the palate, the attack is smooth, full and complex; the honey-smooth finish adds to the overall harmony.

Silver Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2011
Gold Medal ~ International Wine Challenge 2010

Gold Medal (Best in Class) ~ International Wines & Spirits Competition 2010
Bronze Medal ~ Decanter World Wine Awards 2010

Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 2002Lanson Gold Label Brut Vintage 2002

A blend of 47% Chardonnay and 53% Pinot Noir. Light gold colour with fine bubbles forming a noticeable ring. Intense nose revealing notes of candied fruits, grape jam, acacia and lime tree flowers honey. Dense attack expressing rich and complex aromas of winter pear and quince with some notes of fig. Well balanced with persistent finish.

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