Flowers, citrus, green apple, pure Blanc de Blanc, extra brut & no malo. — 10 years ago
Really great Chardy! But a whisper of oak, decent malo and a great long finish. A great stand alone wine or perfect with a light dish. — 10 years ago
Love the expression of both terrior and fruit coming from the Celilo Vineyard. Neatly situated at the lip of the Columbia River in the cool Columbia Gorge where Washington and Oregon meet. Striking acidity that is approaching exuberant but holds itself well with the dominant ripe tropical fruit. Crisp and velvety with some subtle "malo". Neutral oak which is more perceivable near room temp still shows a great deal of restraint. Definitely one of the more fascinating Chards I've had in a long time and I can't wait to see what depth age brings to this wine. @Matt Austin — 10 years ago
Oak, butter, nice malo. Boozey on the nose but hidden well on the palate. — 10 years ago
No malo. Almost no oak. Delicious. — 10 years ago
Non-malo, Pinot-based, old barrels. Ripping acidity, green apple and lemon rind giving way slightly to yeasty, toasty flavors with air, ultimately some hints of caramel and red fruits. — 10 years ago
All estate fruit and this is the oldest family owned winery in California non Malo — 11 years ago
Tom Kobylarz
First time tasting Lanson and found with some research that tonight we drink like "Royals": per wiki "Lanson still remains a purveyor of champagne to the British Royal Family and displays the coat of arms of Elizabeth II on its bottles."
May your NYE and 2016 also be a Royal______!
**For the record I have never had Lanson and was looking up more about them and thought this was funny.
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier, Malo is blocked to preserve the high toned fruit and fresh acidity of the wine. Great value and in the vein of a grower style of bubbles looking to preserve freshness and terroir. About 50/50 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards and about 10 years of vintages in the blend. It rests for 3 years on lees and 6 months post disgorgement. — 10 years ago