Noble Champagne Brut Vintage 2013 75cl

Description

Noble Champagne Brut Vintage 2013 presents a compelling expression of a complex year. Composed of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir from selected Grands Crus parcels, this vintage captures the contrasting climate of 2013: ripe fruit with striking acidity. Hervé Dantan, Cellar Master at Maison Lanson, describes it as a wine “of rare concentration, enhanced by a chalky freshness, and built to age well.”

The style is precise and refined. Chardonnay sourced from the Côte des Blancs (including Avize, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger) provides mineral clarity and chalky finesse; Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, including Verzenay, contributes an elegant structural frame. Only first-press juices were used and the wines were vinified without malolactic fermentation, following the traditional Champagne method to preserve natural freshness and vibrancy.

Tasting profile

• Appearance: A golden colour with green-gold highlights and a steady stream of fine bubbles.
• Nose: Elegant and complex, revealing candied citrus, delicate hazelnut notes and a whisper of acacia honey.
• Palate: Dense and fresh, opening with blood orange and calisson flavours. Chalky and saline contours give the texture precision and a long-purifying finish.

The 2013 harvest was marked by notable contrasts: two springs, two summers and two harvests. Grapes destined for Noble Champagne were picked under radiant sunshine, achieving full ripeness while preserving remarkable acidity—traits that define the vintage and promise graceful ageing.

Heritage and production
This release honours the terroirs of the Champagne region, focusing on Grand Cru sites known for their limestone-rich soils. The decision to retain the first press and to avoid malolactic conversion underscores a commitment to freshness, minerality and longevity—hallmarks of serious vintage Champagne.

Serving suggestions

• Serve chilled at 8–10°C to reveal aromatic lift and tension.
• Pairs well with refined seafood, shellfish, smoked fish or delicate poultry; its saline minerality complements shellfish particularly well.
• An excellent choice for cellaring: structured acidity and chalky texture reward patient ageing.

Presentation and gift potential
With its Grand Cru pedigree and considered vinification, Noble Champagne 2013 is an elevated gift for collectors and celebratory occasions. Its ageing potential and refined character make it equally suited to immediate enjoyment on special nights or to be laid down for future milestones.

Experience a vintage Champagne that balances concentration and freshness—an elegant expression of Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, ready to be discovered or gifted.