Expect green apple, lemon, white flowers, brioche, and a chalky mineral note with a fine mousse, medium body, and notably bright acidity from the absence of malolactic fermentation.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir-dominant Champagne blend with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier
- Region
- France / Champagne / Reims
- Body
- Medium
- Style
- dry sparkling, traditional Champagne, structured, no malolactic
The producer
Champagne Lanson was founded in 1760 and is one of Champagne's oldest houses. Lanson is distinctive for not putting its wines through malolactic fermentation, which results in a brighter, more structured house style than many competitors. The Black Label is the house's flagship NV (though this 2016 may indicate a vintage release).
What critics say
Lanson Black Label receives consistently solid reviews; the house style is widely respected for its freshness and structure.
Pairing
Raw oysters, fried calamari, smoked salmon, soft goat cheeses