Champagne
Champagne Lanson Le Rosé Label Brut Non-Vintage
Champagne Lanson Le Rosé Label Brut Non-Vintage, Based on the 2014 vintage and disgorged in December 2019 with eight grams per liter dosage, Lanson's NV Brut Le Rosé is showing nicely, offering up aromas of peach, crisp orchard fruit, pink grapefruit and warm brioche. Medium to full-bodied, chiseled and incisive, with a racy spine of acidity and a pretty pinpoint mousse, it concludes with a saline finish. This is quite tightly wound out of the gates, and I suspect it possesses a bit of upside. - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Blanc de Blancs 2004
"Disgorged in September 2021, Lanson's 2004 Brut Blanc de Blancs Noble Cuvée Millésime is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of buttery pastry, beeswax, dried white flowers and crisp orchard fruit. Medium to full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a vibrant and enveloping core of fruit, racy acids and a pretty pinpoint mousse, it's a charming wine that's evolving slowly." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Lanson Le Black Reserve Non-Vintage
"Based on the 2014 vintage (and Pinot Noir to the tune of 50%), complemented by 45% reserve wines, Lanson's NV Brut Le Black Réserve was disgorged in July 2019 with seven grams per liter dosage. Mingling aromas of honeycomb and crisp yellow orchard fruit with hints of warm biscuits and orange oil, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, with tangy underlying acids, a generous core of fruit and impressive complexity derived from the large percentage of reserve wines. Indeed, readers who—like me—lamented the demise of Lanson's Extra-Age Brut bottling will rediscover some of that cuvée's signature here." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Brut 2004
"Lanson's recently released 2004 Brut Vintage Noble is drinking well, offering up attractive aromas of buttery pastry, macadamia nuts, citrus zest, dried white flowers and bee pollen, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and incisive palate that's charming but chiseled, with the open-knit profile of the vintage tempering the taut, even somewhat austere house style at this address." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2018
"The 2018 Brut Vintage, with a dosage of seven grams per liter, exhibits a delicate bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, pineapple, peach, sweet spices and pastry, followed by a full-bodied, rich and elegantly creamy mid-palate that segues into a fleshy core of fruit with a penetrating, long and saline finish. Admirers of Pol Roger’s style will love it." - Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Pol Roger Pure Extra-Brut Non-Vintage
"Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with around 30 grams per liter dosage, the latest release of Pol Roger's NV Demi Sec Rich is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of honeycomb, ripe pears, brioche, frangipane and candied peel. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's elegantly textural, with racy acids, nicely integrated sugar and a precise finish. This works very well with certain desserts—think fruit tarts made with flaky pâte sucrée—and will pick up additional complexity, making it even more versatile at the table, with bottle age." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Pol Roger Rich Demi-Sec Non-Vintage
"Based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged with around 30 grams per liter dosage, the latest release of Pol Roger's NV Demi Sec Rich is showing beautifully, offering up aromas of honeycomb, ripe pears, brioche, frangipane and candied peel. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's elegantly textural, with racy acids, nicely integrated sugar and a precise finish. This works very well with certain desserts—think fruit tarts made with flaky pâte sucrée—and will pick up additional complexity, making it even more versatile at the table, with bottle age." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non-Vintage Magnum
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve Magnum, “Pale yellow. Toasty melon and white peach on the nose, with orange zest and dusty minerals emerging with air. Lively, mineral-laced citrus and orchard fruit flavors show good palate-coating intensity without any excess weight. The clinging finish displays a subtle floral quality and repeating orange and melon notes.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non-Vintage
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve, "Pale yellow. Toasty melon and white peach on the nose, with orange zest and dusty minerals emerging with air. Lively, mineral-laced citrus and orchard fruit flavors show good palate-coating intensity without any excess weight. The clinging finish displays a subtle floral quality and repeating orange and melon notes." - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve Non-Vintage 375ml
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Réserve, “Pale yellow. Toasty melon and white peach on the nose, with orange zest and dusty minerals emerging with air. Lively, mineral-laced citrus and orchard fruit flavors show good palate-coating intensity without any excess weight. The clinging finish displays a subtle floral quality and repeating orange and melon notes.” – Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016 Magnum
"Pale yellow with silver highlights, the wine produces an alluring effervescence that rises from a cord of fine persistent bubbles. An especially open and expressive nose begins with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, almond and coconut. Allowed to breathe, notes of yellow fruits such as Mirabelle plum and eau de vie add complexity to the nose which, though young, is rich and promising.The palate is exceedingly fresh. Crisp acidity gives it a strong backbone that carries right through to the finish. Those aromas of dried fruits from the first nose persist, with nuances of citrus, lemon and bitter orange completing the palate and reinforcing the youth of the wine. On the finish, subtle notes of confected fruits come through, in particular candied orange peel." - Winemaker's notes
Champagne Pol Roger Brut Vintage 2016
"Pale yellow with silver highlights, the wine produces an alluring effervescence that rises from a cord of fine persistent bubbles. An especially open and expressive nose begins with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, almond and coconut. Allowed to breathe, notes of yellow fruits such as Mirabelle plum and eau de vie add complexity to the nose which, though young, is rich and promising.The palate is exceedingly fresh. Crisp acidity gives it a strong backbone that carries right through to the finish. Those aromas of dried fruits from the first nose persist, with nuances of citrus, lemon and bitter orange completing the palate and reinforcing the youth of the wine. On the finish, subtle notes of confected fruits come through, in particular candied orange peel.." - Winemaker's notes
Champagne Lanson Le Rosé Brut NV Fruit Market Limited Edition Gift Set
Champagne Lanson Le Black – Création White Box Gift Set
Champagne Lanson Le Black Label 375ml
Champagne Lanson Le Black Label Brut Non-Vintage - “The latest release of Lanson's NV Brut Black Label is showing well, offering up aromas of warm biscuits, crisp orchard fruit, dried citrus rind and toasted brioche. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and crisp but fleshy, with the house's non-malo style tempered by a generous core of fruit, concluding with a long, chalky finish. This is a very creditable non-vintage cuvée that has the cut and structure to evolve in the cellar.”- William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Lanson Le Vintage Brut 2012 Magnum
"Disgorged in July 2018 with seven grams per liter dosage, Lanson's 2012 Brut Le Vintage offers up aromas of golden orchard fruit, crisp green apple, fresh bread and warm biscuits, followed by a medium to full-bodied, racy and vibrant palate with a fleshy core of fruit that's underpinned by the house's trademark acid spine. Long and penetrating, it stands out as a notable value in the world of grande marque vintage Champagne." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
Champagne Lanson Noble Cuvée Brut 1998 Magnum
"Light yellow. Rich and smoky, with deep pit fruit aromas enlivened by zesty minerality. Round and fleshy, with peach and poached pear flavors braced by slow-mounting spiciness and citrus zest bite. Takes on a firm character on the finish, which is refreshingly brisk and impressively persistent. This could stand some patience but is plenty of fun to drink now. " - Josh Raynolds, Vinous
Champagne Henriot Blanc de Blancs Non-Vintage
"Pale yellow. Powerfully scented bouquet of smoky pear, orange, toasted nuts and floral honey. Concentrated orchard and pit fruit flavors are complemented by suggestions of iodine and toasted nuts, with a citrus zest nuance adding back-end bite. The incisive finish shows a toasty, buttery quality and clings with excellent tenacity." - Vinous, Josh Raynolds
Champagne Lanson Le Vintage 2009 Magnum
"Disgorged in February 2017, Lanson's 2009 Brut Vintage is more immediate than its 2008 predecessor, bursting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, green apples, fresh peach and wheat toast. Medium to full-bodied, pillowy and charming, it's bright and penetrating, but also comparatively giving and approachable for a young-vintage Lanson." - William Kelly, Wine Advocate
