NV Champagne Lanson Le Black Label Brut

From: Champagne, FranceBlend: 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Meunier Taste & Critical Acclaim: This house is making a big comeback. A generous, toasty nose gives a convincing, rich palate impression and a clean, refreshing finish. The wine is made from 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 15% Meunier and is vinified without malolactic fermentation. The fruit comes from all Grand and Premier Cru areas within Champagne and tastes like it!92 points Decanter50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Meunier from 100 villages in all, and including 30% reserves from 10 vintages back to 1995; a small proportion now being produced with malolactic. Black Label remains the confident barometer of Lanson, and Hervé Dantan’s first blend is a class act, a resounding statement of his talent in preserving the style and integrity of the house while meticulously polishing the edges. It’s a very important cuvée in the grand scheme of Champagne: one of the best and most consistent of the bargain