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Lanson
Tours-sur-Marne, Reims
Winery in Reims, France
The Read
Historic Champagne House
Price
$30–50tasting
Why go
Lanson offers guided cellar tours at 66 rue de Courlancy in Reims. Book a tour in advance, or visit the shop and taste without a tour or reservation, according to the house’s current visitor information.
About Lanson
Lanson is a practical first Champagne-house visit in Reims. Its tour takes in the garden, production areas and cellars before a tasting, giving a clear introduction to how the house makes and blends its wines. The address is 66 rue de Courlancy.
Choose a visit by the wines
Le Black Création is the signature starting point, while Le Rosé Création and Clos Lanson show different parts of the range. Lanson publishes several visit formats with different cuvées, so check the current options before booking. The house was founded in 1760 and works with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier.
How it fits into a Reims day
Allow time for both the production tour and the tasting. The visit is built around Champagne rather than a meal, which makes it easy to pair with a separate lunch or dinner reservation. Book a guided tour directly with the house; it says its shop and tastings without a tour are available without a reservation. Bring a warm layer for the cellars.
The takeLanson works well for a first Champagne-house visit in Reims. Its guided experiences cover the garden, winery and cellars, then move into a tasting. Choose the Black Création tour for an introduction, the Black and Rosé Création tasting to compare the house’s two signature styles, or the vintage-focused experience if older wines are the main draw.
Venue detailsOrganic
Know before you goBefore you book
Recognition and awards2 sources
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Planning details
- Location
- 66 Rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims
- Website
- lanson.com/pages/visites
- Phone
- +33 3 26 78 50 50
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The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lanson presents a deeply rooted, reverent take on Champagne that emphasizes geology and tradition. The house speaks in the language of chalk — firm acidity, mineral tension and measured fruit — rather than overt richness. Long institutional continuity (operating from 66 Rue de Courlancy since 1772) and current stewardship under Chef de Cave Hervé Dantan reinforce a sense of enduring craft. The recent Pearl 3 Star Prestige rating signals continued quality at the top tier, and the overall impression is one of restrained, time-honored elegance where terroir and technique quietly take center stage.
Best For
Lanson works well for a first Champagne-house visit in Reims. Its guided experiences cover the garden, winery and cellars, then move into a tasting. Choose the Black Création tour for an introduction, the Black and Rosé Création tasting to compare the house’s two signature styles, or the vintage-focused experience if older wines are the main draw.
Tasting Tips
Choose the tour by the wines you want to taste. The introductory option includes Le Black Création; the Emblematic Creation adds Le Rosé Création; the vintage experience includes Le Vintage 2014 and Clos Lanson 2011 alongside Le Black Création. Book a guided tour ahead of time and bring a warm layer and comfortable shoes for the cool cellars. The house says shop access and tastings without a tour do not require a reservation.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and atmospheric with dimly lit tasting rooms in historic underground cellars, offering an intimate glimpse into centuries of Champagne tradition.
Tags
Vibe
ElegantClassicSophisticated
Best For
Wine EducationSpecial Occasion
Experience
Cave TastingVineyard TourHistoric Building
Sourcing
Organic
View
Vineyard
At the Vineyard
- Appellation
- Champagne AOC
- Varietals
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Tour Duration
- 120 minutes
- Tour Languages
- English, German, Spanish, Italian
- Visits
- By appointment only
- Farming
- Organic
- Wine Styles
- Sparkling
- Wine Club
- Not available
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 66 Rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did Lanson begin?
The house dates its founding to 1760 in Reims.
Which wines show Lanson’s range?
Le Black Création and Le Rosé Création are house blends. Le Clos Lanson comes from a single Chardonnay plot in Reims, while Le Green Bio-Organic comes from Domaine de la Malmaison.
Do I need a reservation at Lanson?
Book a guided cellar tour in advance. Lanson says its shop and tastings without a tour can be accessed without a reservation.
