Champagne Lanson Le Vintage 2008 Magnum

“In all probability the finest rendition of this cuvée since 1996, Lanson’s 2008 Brut Vintage Gold Label is an impressive wine in the making, unwinding in the glass with aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, orange rind, apple and freshly baked sourdough. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, racy and incisive, with a concentrated but tight-knit profile that exemplifies the house’s non-malo style, concluding with a long and penetrating finish. It’s a terrific value in the world of seriously age-worthy Champagne.” – William Kelley, Wine Advocate