Lancelot-Pienne - 'Instant Present' Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne
Champagne Blanc de Blancs, France
About the wine
A member of the Les Artisans du Champagne, Gilles Lancelot is considered among the best growers in all of Champagne. He hails from a long line of growers; his great grandfather was the Mumms vineyard manager between the wars while also maintaining his own vineyards in Cramant.
This wine comes from vines averaging 40 years of age growing along the Côte des Blancs as well as from Monthelon and Mancy, two villages south of Epernay in the Côteaux Sud d’Epernay. Aged on its lees for 30 months before disgorgement. Dosage is 7 grams.
"Bright yellow gold with green reflections in the glass. At the nose yeasty with reminiscent of butter and brioche that lies over a delicate floral tapestry. It is lingering in the palate with a clean freshness without any sharp acidity." - winemaker's notes
"This producer, based in the grand cru village of Cramant on the Côte des Blancs, has produced an exemplary Chardonnay Champagne. It has all the right minerality and tight texture while also celebrating white fruits, tangy citrus and great freshness." - 91 points, Wine Enthusiast
"This blends estate parcels of chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and the Côteaux Sud d’Epernay, coming into a soft alignment of lime, sweet mint and Marcona almond. The texture is unctuous but the impression is dry." - 90 points, Wine & Spirits
The perfect Aperitif or a toast with friends, also goes well with Shellfish, Crab, Lobster, Rich Fish, and Mild & Soft Cheeses.
The Lancelot-Pienne - 'Instant Present' Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne wine is currently part of the Extra Effervescent | Sparkling Wine Collection offered exclusively by WyneTyme.