Lanson Pere & Fils Brut Champagne NV 750ml

A particularly rich and exciting Champagne from Lanson, named in honour of the first expression produced by the House many moons ago. Using a combination of 35% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier wines, this expression spends four years ageing, with at least 40 months on its lees.

Yohan Castaing writes: Disgorged on June 2023 and based on the 2018 vintage, the NV Brut Black Label has a delicate, herbal bouquet with aromas of orchard fruit, spring flowers, lemon oil and spices, followed by a medium-bodied palate with tensile and bright acids. It concludes with an energetic, elegant finish. - Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90

James Suckling writes: A fresh, balanced palate with green apples, pie crust and pears. Medium body, fine bubbles and a crisp, dry finish. Nice center palate. Four years on the lees. Drink now. - James Suckling 92

Alison Napjus writes: Racy acidity is tightly meshed to flavors of ripe red and black currant, preserved lemon, chopped almond and honeycomb in this sleek Champagne, with a fine, chalky bead. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Disgorged September 2020. Drink now through 2024. - Wine Spectator 91

Simon Field MW writes: Ripe and bold, with a silky texture and a dark, pinot-driven fruitiness, underlined by savoury notes of lees. - Decanter