Le Vintage Domain Release
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 25 years from the vintage release, as its vibrant acidity allows it to develop magnificent complexity over decades.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, roasted pheasant or guinea fowl, and aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
House Lanson, founded in 1760, stands as one of the oldest and most venerable names in Champagne, celebrated for its historic ties to the British Royal Court since the reign of Queen Victoria. The house's signature style is defined by a steadfast commitment to traditional vinification, most notably avoiding malolactic fermentation. This technique preserves a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity and pristine fruit purity. 'Le Vintage' is crafted only in exceptional years, drawing from a prestigious selection of Grand and Premier Cru vineyards, predominantly blending Pinot Noir for structure and power with Chardonnay for elegance and finesse. Aged for several years on the lees in Lanson's historic chalk cellars, this cuvée develops a complex tapestry of toasted brioche, ripe citrus, and flinty minerality, embodying the tension and longevity for which the house is legendary.
🍾 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.