Lanson Black Label NV ChampagneFounded in 1730 Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne houses in France. Despite the vicissitudes in its long history, including the first Gulf War and resultant crash in the Champagne market, which led to takeovers and loss of Lanson vineyards, Chef de Cave (cellar master) Jean Paul Lanson has preserved the essential style and quality of the Champagne. Adhering to the traditional precept of preventing malo lactic fermentation to give the Champagne a

3% natural alcohol

The wine has vibrant acidity

39% Pinot Noir and 11% Meunier with lifted notes of green apple and honeysuckle

which is best known for being the indigenous variety of Santorini

Finish: Subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak

October 2015

Silky tannins and a savory and creamy-textured finish

A versatile and easy drinking red that can accompany a wide variety of cold meats

It is so velvety in texture that you could almost broach this now

There’s a touch of granitic grip to the palate

the hand-picked chardonnay grapes managed to reach their full fruity expression while maintaining balanced acidity levels

and the wine is brilliant