The Gentleman Magazine Issue 15 | June 2019 | Page 61

THE ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY MAKES LANSON ITS OFFICIAL CHAMPAGNE PARTNER With over one million visitors annually, the Royal Shakespeare has announced that Lanson - the multi-award-winning Champagne House - is to become its new Official Champagne Partner with immediate effect. The prestigious theatre company will now pour Champagne Lanson’s on premise exclusive Père et Fils as well as the Champagne House’s Vintage Gold Label 2008, its premium Extra Age Brut NV and its popular Lanson Rose Label Brut Rosé NV in all of its bars and restaurants in Stratford Upon Avon. Vicki Fleming, Head of Catering, Royal Shakespeare Company says: “We are delighted to announce that Champagne Lanson, one of the oldest holders of the Royal Warrant has become our new official Champagne partner. Producing some of the world’s finest Champagnes since 1760, Lanson is the perfect fit for us. The brand epitomises quality, style and celebration so is perfect for our audiences. Sold by the glass in every theatre bar, the delicious Lanson Père et Fils Brut NV is the perfect aperitif to complement a theatre visit, while a bottle of Lanson Gold Label Vintage 2008 goes wonderfully with a special event at our award-winning Rooftop Restaurant. Lanson Brut Rosé NV, Lanson Extra Age Brut NV and Lanson Gold Label Vintage 2008 will all feature on the Rooftop wine list”. Paul Beavis, Managing Director adds: “We are absolutely thrilled to be partnering with the Royal Shakespeare Company. It not only allows us to showcase our multi award-winning range of Champagne to its members; but we are also convinced that Lanson’s renowned freshness and added weight from extended ageing, ensures that our style of Champagne is also food-friendly. Winning the coveted IWSC 2018 ‘Champagne Producer of the Year’ award and the ‘Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year’ Sommelier Wine Award 2017 are great honours for Lanson and is proof positive that our well-crafted portfolio of Champagne are loved by Sommeliers and wine experts, they continue to be enjoyed by customers and have been given the added exposure and recognition they justly deserve. We are delighted that the Royal Shakespeare Company is able to showcase our range to its members and guests.” For more information about Champagne Lanson visit: www.champagnelanson.com @champagnelanson #ThePerfectStart The Gentleman Magazine | 61