Le Black Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted guinea fowl, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Lanson’s Le Black Réserve represents a refined, deeper expression of the house’s signature style, which has been perfected since its founding in 1760 by François Delamotte. Distinctly marked by the Maltese Cross—a symbol adopted by the founder's son, a member of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta—Lanson is renowned for its historic refusal of malolactic fermentation, ensuring unmatched freshness and tension. Le Black Réserve is crafted with a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, drawing heavily on an exceptional selection of reserve wines aged for years in oak foudres. This non-vintage cuvée undergoes extended cellar aging of at least five years, resulting in a complex Champagne that marries the vibrant, crisp acidity of the house style with rich, pastry-like depth and velvety texture.
🍾 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