LANSON NOBLE CHAMPAGNE
CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE 2008
WHY BUY: Cellar-aged and ready-to-drink, these back-vintage Lanson Noble cuvées from 1985, 1995, and 2008 are more than just rare and highly-sought collectibles that come bearing stunning scores (98 points, 97 points, and 94 points). To our palates, these wines from Champagne Lanson (the official provider of both Wimbledon and the British royal court) are also among the most varietally true expressions of Champagne's chalky terroirs we've tasted in recent memory. Not only because Lanson sources Grand Cru grapes (Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims), but also because they are strict constitutionalists when it comes to abiding by the original method (no malolactic fermentation, here) for making Champagne. Essential (and supernally delicious) additions for the serious collector.
THE PEDIGREE: The Noble Cuvée line, launched in 1979, represents Champagne Lanson at its most elegant and refined. These wines are produced only when Mother Nature decides to show off, then aged for more than 10 years so that they can more fully convey their terroirs.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: James Suckling awarded the 1995 vintage 98 points, noting how some consider 1995 superior to the legendary 1996 and singling out its "layered palate that shows wonderful depth and freshness” and “extremely long and structured” profile. Decanter was absolutely smitten with the 2008 vintage, a 97-point expression with a "creamy, velvety texture" and "excellent length and presence."
OUR TASTING NOTES:
* The 1985 vintage has reached that glorious point where age becomes pure advantage: honeyed complexity without a hint of fatigue, proving that great Champagne doesn't survive the decades, it only gets more interesting, more complex, more characterful
* The 1995 vintage delivers exactly why some collectors and critics prefer it to the much-hyped 1996: layers of baked apple and pastry that reveal themselves with remarkable freshness, along with a deep and sustained richness that’s balanced by smart acidity
* The 2008 showcases Lanson's house style in its purest form: that wonderfully silky, creamy texture that conceals within it an almost electric tension, the result of their stubborn (and admirable) commitment to avoiding malolactic fermentation
THE STORY: To drink a bottle of Lanson is to connect yourself, not just to one of the most enduring houses in all of Champagne — it was founded in Reims in 1760 — but to a veritable totem of European culture. Lanson is the official supplier of the British Royal Family, not to mention the official Champagne of Wimbledon. Its Champagne graces the table in more than 80 countries. That kind of reach doesn't happen by accident — it's the result of more than two and a half centuries of refusing to compromise on what makes Champagne actually worth drinking. For over a century, Lanson's Cellar Masters have been perfecting the art of coaxing greatness from great vintages, sticking religiously to the original Champagne method without malolactic fermentation, because, well — they believe wines should taste unapologetically like themselves. The results speak louder than any marketing campaign ever could: wines of crystalline purity that age gracefully, getting more and more interesting (and more and more magical) with every passing decade.
WHAT TO PAIR THEM WITH: Let your mind go to the height of indulgence and luxury: a tray of shucked or grilled oysters; caviar and blini; a creamy scallop risotto, a thick wedge of almost-runny Epoisses.
FUN FACT: When the Eiffel Tower debuted at L'Exposition Universelle de Paris in 1889, it was Lanson's 1883 vintage that toasted the occasion, cementing the house's place in French cultural history.
OUR GUARANTEE: As always, we only buy and source directly from the estate to ensure that your wines will arrive with pristine provenance. These are rare and ready-to-drink treasures from exceptional vintages — secure your bottles and cases today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Winter 2025 (Dec. 21st - Mar. 20th 2026). With the supply chain issues that we are seeing globally, there may be some unforeseen delays which could affect the ETA. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer not valid in KS, MI, NE, NY, OK & TN. This offer will expire on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.