Tasting Notes: How Lanson’s Le Rosé Création became Wimbledon’s favourite Champagne

Robert Rand of Champagne Lanson tells us about the delicacy and richness of the maison's Le Rosé Création.

A sip synonymous with Wimbledon, it’s no surprise that Champagne Lanson is one of the UK’s favourite tipples, selling more than a million bottles each year. The long-standing relationship between the British brand and The Championships will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, but the maison’s strong ties with the UK were forged long before the days of Henman.

Established in 1760, Champagne Lanson is one of the oldest producers and gained distinction in the 20th century as much for being the official supplier to Britain’s biggest tennis tournament as for its elegant fruity palate and fine bubbles. It was also one of the first champagne houses to produce a rosé in 1833, which then became a permanent offering in 1952. Loved for its subtle salmon pink hue – created by artful mix of red grapes, 6.7 per cent to be exact – Lanson Le Rosé Création blends pinot noirs and meunier to create light but harmonious tasting notes. Ramping up the freshness, Lanson also adheres to the founding principle of champagne vinification without malolactic fermentation, resulting in the vibrant, aromatic palate full of red and citrus fruit notes that has become integral to the Lanson style. We sit down with managing director, Robert Rand, to discuss how Le Rosé Création became the ultimate pink fizz.