Lanson and the Clos exception

Maison Lanson has proudly experienced a rebirth in recent years that is providing Champagne lovers with some small, great gems. Despite the difficult task of rebuilding its vineyards holdings, Lanson has also expanded its production line with some very interesting products including Extra Age, a cuvée targeted for consumption with haut cuisine.

Thanks to Jean Paul Gandon – Lanson’s chef de caves for over 40 years who only a couple of years ago passed the job over to Hervé Dantan – the Maison has not only preserved the excellence of its top Noble Cuvée line but has added a new jewel to its crown. Its name is Clos Lanson and refers to a ‘secret’ vineyard of just over a hectare which is surrounded by a high wall. Its history does back to the 18th century, when vineyards were much closer to the centre ville, and it has been replanted twice, once in 1962 then again in 1985. And it represents an exception for this Maison that is so tied to Pinot Noir in that it is only cultivated with Chardonnay, which here benefits from a particular microclimate which being close to the city is around 2°C warmer than the surrounding countryside. This being the case, it is usually where Lanson begins its harvest.

In 2006, Lanson was acquired by the BCC group (headed by Baijot and Paillard) which, in a way to celebrate the rebirth of the brand and the 10th anniversary of the acquisition, decided to send to the market this Champagne made from a single vineyard that had ever been sold before, because the grapes were used for the Maison’s vintage wine. This is a rare and precious Champagne of which 7,870 bottles were made and aside from being proudly unique it is a promise for the future, a future as bright as this bubbly.

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