Willie Carter

9.5

Exquisite. A deep ruby rose color in the glass with effusive perlage. The nose is alive and explosively immediately. Bright, ripe red fruits for days along with toasted biscuits. Vanilla cream and orange zest. There’s an undercurrent of nutmeg and herbs here that are quite nice.

100% Pinot Noir Rosé de Saignée. Power and elegance combined, but of the two, elegance is at the heart of this champagne. Bold and striking, this is full bodied but never overbearing or overwhelming. Very silky and smooth throughout with a definite sense of place.

Sharp acidity that is just wonderful with a rather lush mouthfeel. Quite vinous. Strawberries and raspberries in the mouth with a touch of earth. A deliciously long finish that truly leaves you wanting more. An exceptional wine. — 2 months ago

Vanessa

9.1

Beautiful wine full of character and freshness. — a year ago

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Joseph Barsky

9.4

NV. Love this. — 4 years ago

Adam Shaylor

9.1

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

Somm 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. — 7 months ago

Kenneth Kramme

9.1

Nice flavours of lemon, citrus, honey and brioche. Good balance of smooth and acidity. — 2 years ago

Leigh Betancourt

9.0

Had on thanksgiving with Dustin - definitely better than veuve for price point — 4 years 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. — 8 months ago

Carmen

9.8

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 — 9 months ago

Deborah M

9.3

First stop during day trip to Champagne region. This is 100% Chardonnay that is aged in oak barrels and on lees for six years. Delicious. Loved meeting the winemaker (Winery in her family since 1922). — 2 years ago