Lanson’s new Extra Age range was presented at the TFWA World Exhibition last month, offering an option that is higher end than its Black Label Champagne, but in a lower price bracket than its vintages.
The Extra Age range includes a brut, rosé and a blanc de blancs that are each blended from just three vintages, all from Grands Crus and Premiers Crus vineyards, and have been given at least five years of extra ageing.
The range was created by Lanson winemaker Jean-Paul Gandon to mark the 250th anniversary of the house.
As Export Director Asia Pacific Anton Hobbs was keen to express in Cannes, the new Champagnes follow Lanson’s traditional production methods that do not involve malolactic fermentation. Over the last few decades most Champagne houses have adopted a method that includes this extra fermentation stage, to make wine sweeter and more mellow. Lanson’s winemakers decided to stick with tradition in order to maintain “vinosity, freshness and elegance”, and to preserve the more acidic green apple notes, Hobbs said.
Gandon also maintains that ageing potential is improved without malolactic fermentation.
The Lanson Extra Age range retails for around £50 a bottle and comes in a premium presentation box.
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Comprising Brut, Rosé and Blanc de Blancs, the Lanson Extra Age range was created by winemaker Jean-Paul Gandon to mark the 250th anniversary of the House | |
