"A lot of similarities to Clos du Mesnil" -Richard Juhlin, 2008 Lanson 'Clos Lanson'

Founded in Reims in 1760 by François Delamotte, Lanson is one of the oldest houses in Champagne, and its style has always been fresh, precise and built for ageing. By largely avoiding malolactic fermentation, the house preserves the natural acidity and clarity of fruit that make Lanson so distinctive. Today, Chef de Cave Hervé Dantan honours that heritage while refining the details: meticulous work on reserve wines, extended time on the lees and careful blending from Champagne's finest crus.
 
The jewel of the house is Le Clos Lanson, the only vineyard remaining within the historic walls of Reims. This single hectare of Chardonnay, planted in the 18th century, sits directly above the Lanson cellars with a breathtaking view of Notre Dame de Reims Cathedral, and its pure chalk soil and unique microclimate give wines of rare complexity. The 2008 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest Champagne has ever produced, and only 6,768 bottles of this Clos Lanson Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut were made.
 
Richard Juhlin is truly a follower of this rarity who wrote beautiful notes to this release –
“Richly bready and lean Burgundian with a lot of similarities to Clos du Mesnil purely aromatically. So beautiful and impressive.”
 
We are delighted to offer:



2008 Lanson 'Clos Lanson'
HK$1,480 per bottle in OWC1
 
97pts Jane Anson
Just love the nuanced character of this Champagne, from the toasted brioche aromatics, to the white pear, saffran, iris flowers, spiralling through to sea shell and salted cracker. Gentle but persistent mousse that draws the flavours out and makes you go back for more. A magical vintage in Champagne, and this is a library release from the 1ha Clos Lanson, now in its third year on the Place de Bordeaux. Hervé Dantan winemaker, Emmanuel Gantet director. The grapes are sourced entirely from grand cru vineyards.
 
98pts James Suckling
Golden apples, chalk, hazelnuts, saltines and sandalwood on the nose, with cloves and salted caramel. Some white tobacco. Intriguing and full of character, building on the palate, with a full body and spicy, phenolic layers. Very tight mousse. Long and intense. From a 1ha walled plot of chardonnay in Reims. Disgorged December 2022. 4g/L dosage. 6,768 bottles produced. Drink or hold
 
Subject to final confirmation. ETA late Nov 2026.   

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