Vintage 2009

The Lanson Vintage 2009 combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in equal parts. It aged for at least five years in the house cellars and shows an old-gold colour with toasted highlights. The nose offers pear, apricot and candied fruit, along with honey, lime blossom and a hint of raspberry jelly. On the palate it is supple, recalling vineyard peach, apricot, brioche and apple pie.

The finish is balanced, and the freshness holds despite the ripe fruit notes. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass, which gives the aromas room to open. It suits an aperitif, oysters, white fish and a chicken tagine with apricots. A fruit tart for dessert also works well. The bottle comes in a gift box.