Lanson Noble Cuvee Blanc de Blancs 2002 (750ML)

95 WE / 94 JS / 92 WA / 92 WS

Now just approaching maturity, this floral, aromatic wine is superb. Very dry, very crisp and with delicious lemon and green-apple freshness, the wine also has a strongly mineral character that comes from the chalk soil of the Côte des Blancs. The wine is just ready, although it will age further. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

Disgorged in June 2015 after a staggering 12 years ageing in the cellar, this is an essay in great chardonnay with gently flinty grapefruit and lemon fruit on the nose, not to mention hints of white almond and sweet pastry-like notes. The palate has a long spark of fine acidity that is deeply integrated into fresh lemon, yellow grapefruit and beautifully fleshy, smooth mid-palate fruit flavor. Great wine.  - James Suckling

Lanson's 2002 Noble Cuvée Blanc des Blancs Millésime Brut is 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru villages. It is a rich, ripe and round Blanc de Blancs that combines its smooth opulence with freshness, elegance, finesse and purity. Excellent and still on its way. - Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate

This smoky Champagne is defined by sleek, racy acidity, and the lively bead carries flavors of mandarin orange peel, smoked almond and dried white cherry. Firm on the finish, this calls out for grilled fish. Disgorged June 2015. 1,667 cases made. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator