Nice flavours of lemon, citrus, honey and brioche. Good balance of smooth and acidity. — 2 years ago
Had on thanksgiving with Dustin - definitely better than veuve for price point — 4 years ago
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. — a month ago
A very elegant and refreshing 🥂 with more pronounced creamy salinity than traditional “brioche” flavors. Delicious with sushi and on its own.
This might be my new favorite champagne.
Blanc de Blanc - 100% hand harvested Chardonnay (40 year old vines)
disgorged 12/2023
Imported by Kermit Lynch — 3 months ago
Therese Chris dinner our place. Well aged bottle with light golden color and a relaxed somewhat oxidative yeasty profile and long finish. — 4 months ago
Subtle hint of petrol, which some people dig, but to me seems a little out of place in a Champagne. Nevertheless, it’s cheaper than Veuve Cliquot and knocks the socks off most Proseccos. Ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby. — 5 years ago
David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
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. — a month ago