Tasting Notes: To the eye the Noble Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Vintage has a green gold colour. In the glass, it exudes constant strings of very delicate bubbles. On the nose, it exudes a generous acacia and citrus fruit bouquet. On the palate, the full, well-rounded and long lasting concentration of flavours gives this wine its charm, and ends with a final citrus flourish that bears a double seal of quality : the LANSON taste and the year that was 1996. The Noble Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Vintage constitutes the aperitif par excellence for people who love Chardonnay. It is also a perfect companion for scampi, scallops, and fish in cream sauce Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay. The blend is made of wines from some of the most prestigious villages, including Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Background Information: Through the clear bottle the eyes may feast on this unique champagne, made exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. After long years of maturing deep in the cellars, this cuvée will delight all lovers of champagne. One of the oldest champagne house, Lanson was founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, a magistrate from the Reims. The values and expertise that created the unique and enduring style of Champagne Lanson have been handed down from generation to generation. Since 1760, this has been the guiding philosophy of the successive generations that have promoted Lanson throughout the world. Centuries in the dedicated pursuit of perfection have established the House of Lanson as one of the premier champagne makers. Today, the marriage of a contemporary dynamism with age-old tradition brings pleasure to millions the world over. Champagne Lanson is one of the few houses in the Champagne region that chooses not to use malolactic fermentation. This decision guarantees the freshness and optimal development of the wines’ flavours, allowing vintages to mature fully and evolve their complete array of aromas.