Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea bass with a light butter sauce, roasted veal sweetbreads, or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Deep in the heart of Reims, hidden behind high stone walls directly opposite the historic House of Lanson, lies a secret sanctuary: the Clos Lanson. This precious, single-hectare walled vineyard has been cultivated since the 18th century and represents one of the very few remaining urban vineyards in Champagne. Crafted exclusively from the Chardonnay vines planted in this chalk-rich microclimate, Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a testament to heritage and meticulous craftsmanship. Unlike many of Lanson's other cuvées, the juice from this plot is fermented entirely in oak casks, blending the house's signature style of avoiding malolactic fermentation—which preserves a vibrant, crystalline acidity—with the rich, textured complexity of wood aging. After undergoing secondary fermentation under natural cork, the bottles rest in the cool chalk cellars for over a decade. The result is an incredibly rare, powerful, and precise Champagne, marrying bright citrus and mineral energy with deep, toasted brioche and hazelnut notes.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1760 by François Delamotte and later renamed under the leadership of Jean-Baptiste Lanson in 1837, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Reims, France. Long celebrated for its distinctive winemaking philosophy, the house traditionally avoids malolactic fermentation to preserve the intense freshness, vibrant acidity, and remarkable aging potential of its cuvées. Lanson sources fruit from premier and grand cru vineyards across Champagne, culminating in a refined portfolio anchored by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its distinguished range spans the iconic Le Black Création, exceptional vintage releases, the single-vineyard Clos Lanson, and the prestigious Noble Champagne series.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier