Champagne Lanson N/V Extra Age Blanc de Blanc - 92pts

Champagne Lanson N/V Extra Age Blanc de Blanc (Champagne) France

Availability: Limited
Cost: $114
Alcohol: 12.5%
Date Tasted: February 28th, 2013

Tasting Notes: Disgorged in 2010. A stunning Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced exclusively from Grand and 1er cru vineyards from the 2003-05 vintages offering sweet brioche, floral and mineral characters. Fresh, clean and crisp, the house style avoids all secondary Malolactic fermentation leaving the natural acidity high yet completely balanced. Ultra delicate on the pleasing fine-bubbled palate. Drink now-2020.
- Liam Carrier ©copyright 2013 IconWines.ca

Deutz NV Brut Classic - 87pts

Deutz Non Vintage Brut Classic (Marne) Champagne - France

Availability: Widely available at private and BCLDB stores

Cost: $64.99

Alcohol: 12%

Date Tasted: October 5th, 2009

Tasting Notes: The Deutz Brut Classic is a quality Champagne with strings of fine pearl bubbles that offers aromas of cabbage, citrus, yeast and canned-mushrooms fried in butter. Made with the three permitted Champagne grape varietals, Chardonnay (1/3), Pinot Noir (1/3) and Pinot Meunier (1/3), each component adds texture or flavour to the wine. On the palate this light-gold coloured wine has a developed autolytic character with intense flavours of green banana, lemon peel, cabbage with toasty notes.

Despite aging for only 15 months on the lees, the autolytic flavours dominate the palate yet the wine offers layers of complexity that will endear it to many. Drink now. - LC

Sku: 56358 UPC: 3359952005005