lanson blanc de blancs 2004

"noble cuvée blanc de blancs represents the quintessence of the lanson style. it is the purest expression of the house's know-how. only the noblest juices, extracted from the first press, make up this champagne. the year 2004 was marked by a mild winter, a cool spring and finally a hot and dry summer. the rainy month of august, however, revived the growth of the grapes, which had slowed down due to a lack of water, and a sunny month of september brought the final touch to a harvest of magnificent maturity. the noble cuvée blanc de blancs 2004 combines the greatest grand cru terroirs of the côte des blancs, with avize, cramant and le mesnil-sur-oger. this cuvée is vinified in vats and malolactic fermentation is not carried out in order to give a maximum of freshness and vivacity, but also a great potential for ageing. the wine is dosed brut in order to bring a nice balance. the noble cuvée blanc de blancs 2004 has a golden colour with slightly green reflections, and is animated by very fine bubbles. the nose expresses beautiful notes of white flowers which are completed after a few moments by a more greedy touch of dried fruits and spices. on the palate, the attack is fresh, lively and precise, unfolding complex mineral notes. a vintage of great charm and great nobility."