1996 Lanson, Gold Label Brut Vintage 1x750ml

Vinous 92+

Fruit-driven aromas of orange gelato, tangerine and minerals. Fat and sweet on entry, then dense and rich but vibrant in the middle, with powerful fruit flavor of clementine. Like fresh-squeezed orange juice. Shows off the vintage’s exhilarating combination of sweetness and acidity. Finishes very long and young, with powerful acidity carrying the fruit. The best bottle I’ve tasted from Lanson in years. [Stephen Tanzer, 11/01/2003]