FOOD & DRINK
Lanchester Wines Expands Portfolio with Burgundy Wines and Ratafia from Champagne ’ s Famille Moutard
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In 2004 , François Moutard purchased land in Burgundy , marking the expansion of the family ’ s winemaking expertise beyond their roots in Champagne . This acquisition allowed the family to craft wines that express the unique terroirs of Burgundy while maintaining their tradition of quality and precision .
Lanchester Wines is proud to unveil an exclusive new range of Burgundy wines alongside a unique ratafia liqueur as part of its 2025 portfolio , produced by Famille Moutard , a name synonymous with topquality Champagne .
The newly-launched Burgundy still wines include two Chablis cuvées , at village level and premium Premier Cru from Côte de Léchet ; two further Burgundy Chardonnays , an AOC Bourgogne and a Bourgogne Tonnerre AOC ; two Pinot Noirs , an AOC Bourgogne and a coveted Gevrey-Chambertin ; plus two relatively unusual wines from lesser-known Burgundy varieties , Aligoté and Sauvignon Blanc .
The Ratafia Champenois Six Cépages is a blend of six Champagne grapes - Arbane , Chardonnay , Petite Meslier , Pinot Blanc , Pinot Menier and Pinot Noir - distilled into a sweet , artisanal liqueur .
The move follows the successful introduction in 2023 of a range of Champagnes from Famille Moutard into the growing Lanchester Wines portfolio , including a Grande Cuvée Brut , a Cuvée des 6 Cépages , featuring six of the eight approved Champagne varieties , and a rare cuvée produced exclusively from old vine Arbane .
While the Premier Cru Chablis and Gevrey-Chambertin will undoubtedly appeal to Burgundy aficionados , the Aligoté and Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc , from the only appellation approved for Sauvignon Blanc in Burgundy , will excite wine explorers .
Lanchester Wines ’ director of sales , Mark Roberts , says the new wines reflect the growing importance of premium wines within the Lanchester portfolio : “ The Moutard Champagnes have been a huge hit with our customers , so we are beyond excited to be launching these exceptional still wines , showcasing the diversity of Burgundy ’ s terroir as well as the craft skills that have been passed down the generations of the Moutard family , which is also reflected in this rare ratafia .”
Benoît Moutard , winemaker for Famille Moutard , says the wines also reflect the importance of family ownership : “ Twenty years ago my father , François , had the great foresight to see the potential of the Burgundy region , expanding our winemaking beyond the borders of Champagne . Today I am honoured to be upholding our tradition of family ownership , working closely with our partners at another great family business in the UK , Lanchester Wines .”
The launch reflects the deepening of the relationship between Famille Moutard , who has been making wine since 1642 , and Lanchester Wines , established in 1980 by Tony and Veronica Cleary , from their living room in County Durham .
For more information , please visit www . lanchesterwines . co . uk / moutard
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