Yellow-gold. Pungent pear and white peach aromas are deepened by toasty lees and buttery brioche. Plump fruit flavors are given a jolt on the back by zesty acidity, which carries into the finish. Lovely stuff. Founded in 1760 by Francois Delamotte, Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. Lanson harvests its grapes from 800 acres of the most prestigious vineyards in Champagne, the majority with a 100% rating on the Echelle de Crus. An impressive range of 40 to 50 crus are blended together to form the Lanson Black Label Brut Champagne.