Lanson, n.
(lɑ̃sɔ̃)
[The name of the firm which ships the champagne, Lanson, Père et Fils, A Rheims.]
The proprietary name for a brand of champagne.
| [1888 Trade Marks Jrnl. 1 Feb. 150 (in figure) Lanson père & fils à Rheims.] 1891 in C. Ray Compleat Imbiber (1967) IX. 122 All Brands of Champagne in stock... G. H. Mumm, Ayala, Lanson. 1962 Trade Marks Jrnl. 6 June 729/1 Lanson... Champagne wines. 1964 A. Launay Caviare & After xv. 106 Unlike other wines, Champagne is known under the name of the shipper... The best known are: Bollinger, Heidsieck,..Lanson [etc.]. 1969 L. Meynell Of Malicious Intent iv. 45 The..hall..looked already pretty full; the Lanson Black Label was flowing; talk was loud... The Festival was under way. 1980 M. Broadbent Gt. Vintage Wine Bk. 345 Charles Heidsieck was excellent, rich, soft yet firm in 1971, and Lanson was tired, flat but vinous in 1974. |