Lanson Le Black Label (Le Black Création) Brut Non-Vintage Champagne

An AOC non-vintage brut Champagne assembled from approximately 50% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier; reserve wines account for 35-45% of final blend, sourced from nearly 10 vintages via perpetual solera systems in stainless steel and oak casks; predominantly non-malolactic fermentation (approximately 75% of base wines retain natural malic acid, with approximately 25% undergoing MLF); aged on lees for minimum 48 months (4 years) plus 6 months post-disgorgement resting; dosage 8 grams per liter (Brut); 12.5% ABV. Labeled with Création number (e.g., 257, 258, 259) indicating sequential blend recreations since 1760. Flavor profile characterized by green apple, William pear, lemon zest, spring flowers, honeycomb, fresh bread dough, flinty smoke, mandarin orange, grapefruit peel, brioche, marzipan, dried fruits, and mineral salinity.