Lanson

Black Label Brut Champagne Blend

8.9200 ratings
9.035 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Champagne Blend
Squash & Root Vegetables, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cake & Cream, Soft Cheese, Hard Cheese, Salads & Greens, Salami & Prosciutto, Pork, Fish, Chicken, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Nuts & Seeds, Fruit & Berries, Beans & Peas, Exotic Spices, Turkey, Pungent Cheese, Shellfish, Oyster
Top Notes For
James Forsyth

I remember going go to Le Bernidan in NYC once and being given a glass of Lanson, which was (maybe still is) used as the house Champagne. Fair enough because it is balanced, flavorful and tasty.

I remember going go to Le Bernidan in NYC once and being given a glass of Lanson, which was (maybe still is) used as the house Champagne. Fair enough because it is balanced, flavorful and tasty.

Feb 11th, 2018
Scott Rowe

Inaugural Christmas Champagne tasting.
Blind NV flight.

Inaugural Christmas Champagne tasting.
Blind NV flight.

Dec 19th, 2017
Allison Lyzenga

Clear pale gold, Small bubbles, with medium persistence; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, yellow pear, croissant, brioche, highly autolytic; dry, high acid, persistent mousse, medium body, medium alcohol, medium plus intensity flavors of yellow apple, fresh lemon juice, croissants, toast, brioche, mouth filling perfume; high acid balanced with medium alcohol and residual sugar, long finish, intense autolytic flavors indicate long time on lees, well integrated with golden primary fruit flavors; outstanding

Clear pale gold, Small bubbles, with medium persistence; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, yellow pear, croissant, brioche, highly autolytic; dry, high acid, persistent mousse, medium body, medium alcohol, medium plus intensity flavors of yellow apple, fresh lemon juice, croissants, toast, brioche, mouth filling perfume; high acid balanced with medium alcohol and residual sugar, long finish, intense autolytic flavors indicate long time on lees, well integrated with golden primary fruit flavors; outstanding

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2018
Brad Hemmer

Nice crisp champagne w some citrus notes

Nice crisp champagne w some citrus notes

1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2014
Tom Kobylarz

First time tasting Lanson and found with some research that tonight we drink like "Royals": per wiki "Lanson still remains a purveyor of champagne to the British Royal Family and displays the coat of arms of Elizabeth II on its bottles."
May your NYE and 2016 also be a Royal______!
**For the record I have never had Lanson and was looking up more about them and thought this was funny.
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, Malo is blocked to preserve the high toned fruit and fresh acidity of the wine. Great value and in the vein of a grower style of bubbles looking to preserve freshness and terroir. About 50/50 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and about 10 years of vintages in the blend. It rests for 3 years on lees and 6 months post disgorgement.

First time tasting Lanson and found with some research that tonight we drink like "Royals": per wiki "Lanson still remains a purveyor of champagne to the British Royal Family and displays the coat of arms of Elizabeth II on its bottles."
May your NYE and 2016 also be a Royal______!
**For the record I have never had Lanson and was looking up more about them and thought this was funny.
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, Malo is blocked to preserve the high toned fruit and fresh acidity of the wine. Great value and in the vein of a grower style of bubbles looking to preserve freshness and terroir. About 50/50 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and about 10 years of vintages in the blend. It rests for 3 years on lees and 6 months post disgorgement.

Jan 1st, 2016
Eric Egan

A nice golfing wine. Pretty one-dimensional but still good - brioche, newly picked green apples, and a hint of dried cane sugar.

A nice golfing wine. Pretty one-dimensional but still good - brioche, newly picked green apples, and a hint of dried cane sugar.

Sep 29th, 2015
Lily Davis

French Wine Specialist at Ottorink Weinbar

9.3

Bright, bracing and crisp. Lanson is delicious - naysayers be gone!

Bright, bracing and crisp. Lanson is delicious - naysayers be gone!

Jul 5th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (91/100)

16.5/20 (91/100)

Jun 12th, 2015
Eric Hastings

Beverage and Bar Coordinator Jean-Georges NYC

9.0

Great brut from the Noble house of Lanson

Great brut from the Noble house of Lanson

May 18th, 2015
Angela Bortugno

Small producer Lanson, since 1864. Aromas of baked bread, apples and chalk. Mouth filling, crisp fruit, melon, citrus and yeast with a long vibrant finish.

Small producer Lanson, since 1864. Aromas of baked bread, apples and chalk. Mouth filling, crisp fruit, melon, citrus and yeast with a long vibrant finish.

May 16th, 2015