Le Clos Lanson

Located in the heart of Reims, Le Clos Lanson is the secret garden of Lanson. Farmed with passion, this historic one-hectare plot produces a very limited number of bottles each year. A precious wine with exceptional aromas.

“To taste Clos Lanson is a journey to our iconic plot in the heart of Reims. It offers the unique wine signature with a great personality.”

Hervé Dantan, Cellar Master

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Le Clos Lanson is the only hectare of vineyard to remain within the historical walls of the city. This single vineyard of Chardonnay dating back to the 18th century offers a breathtaking view of the Cathedral. Located just above the House cellars, Le Clos Lanson benefits from a very pure, chalky soil and an exceptional microclimate which is favourable for the development of complex notes, giving life to a precious wine with exceptional mineral aromas.

2008

Le Clos is made from a selection of the finest Chardonnays from a single plot farmed under the biodynamic principles and certified HVE since 2019. The grapes are vinified in oak barrels from the Argonne forest during few months.The wine thus develops aromas of great finesse.

100%Chardonnay

Clos Lanson plot in Reims

Ageing

13 years on its lees

Dosage

4g/L Extra Brut

Drawn bottles

6,768 bottles
256 magnums

Wines without malolactic fermentation

100 %

The year 2008

Patience, regularity and freshness are the key words of this viticultural year, marked by a particularly challenging weather at the start of the vegetative cycle, then ideal for veraison. The dry and cool weather in summer, coupled with the specific microclimate of the Clos, allowed to harvest Chardonnay grapes on 15th September that boasted a rare balance between freshness and concentration. After twelve years on the lees, the wines of the Clos Lanson reveal a remarkable delicacy and purity.

Our awards

98/100

97/100

17,5/20

Tasting notes

Eye

A light gold colour gently tinted with green shimmers and illuminated by a fine stream of bubbles.

Nose

Lively and precise on the nose with a delightful freshness. Fragrances of citrus and notes of pastries come together to shape an intense bouquet.

Palate

Chiselled on the palate, blending notes of yuzu, pear and orange blossom with real finesse. The subtle flavours of vanilla, hazelnut and coconut are the result of ageing in oak barrels, offering depth to the aromatic palette and a perfect balance for the freshness of this 2008 vintage. The wine appeals for its complexity and mineral purity.

Service ritual

Service temperature

8 to 10°C

Conservation

10 to 15°C

Glass type

White wine glass

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