Jay Kline

9.3

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2008 Special Club pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing and somewhat shy but there’s citrus, white peach, brioche and a rather fascinating smell that reminded me of a built-up roof. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however here, it’s much richer and expansive. The finish is long. Young? Probably. Drink now through 2038. No disgorgement data. — a month ago

Graham

9.3

Really good spot now. From my K&L stash. — 5 months ago

Sam

9.0

Not bad for a bubbly. It’s a belnd and it’s good — 2 years ago

Gladys Xiques

9.0

Sublime. Elegant and refined. — 3 years ago

Peter Bauman

8.9

Was ok, over rated — 5 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

Another beautiful champagne from the Launois family. A pale old gold color with nice perlage and intensity. Freshly baked bread and green apple aromas for days. Melons and white peaches with herbs for good measure. There’s an innate sense of lemon zest in the air that’s just magnificent.

Pure Grand Cru Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger. Four years of aging on lees gives this a resplendent and stately nature. Nice acidity and a superb mouthfeel, especially on the second day. Apples and chalk on the palate alongside vibrant citrus fruits. I struggle to think of a better value in Champagne than this. Stock up. — 5 months ago

Susan Stribling

8.9

Floral and minerals. — 3 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Happy Heavenly Anniversary, Sofia. ❤️

We enjoyed a number of Launois over the years entertaining & celebrating. We even visited the property in 2005, I think 05. They have an amazing wine/champagne museum with all sorts of artifacts. Maybe, one of the best. It is extensive & large.

Sofia also loved clouds and photographed them often. — 5 months ago

Todd Scurci

9.0

#claudette #muscadet — a year ago

Carter White

9.4

Apple lemonade, with nice toast and minerality. Laser focused, creamy, and generous. Good value for Champagne. — 3 years ago