Launois Père et Fils

Reserve Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

9.017 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Le Mesnil-Sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Grand Cru vineyards that are next to Salon. It's not Salon but it is 10% of the price and certainly not 10% of the quality. There is precision, finesse and quality none the less. Bruised red & golden apples, bruised pear, dry pineapple, citrus blend with shining tangerines, butterscotch, citrus blossoms, very fine chalkiness & minerals, saline, smoked almonds, brioche, brilliant acidity and a polished, slightly oxidative, fruit mineral blend, that lasts over a full minute.

Grand Cru vineyards that are next to Salon. It's not Salon but it is 10% of the price and certainly not 10% of the quality. There is precision, finesse and quality none the less. Bruised red & golden apples, bruised pear, dry pineapple, citrus blend with shining tangerines, butterscotch, citrus blossoms, very fine chalkiness & minerals, saline, smoked almonds, brioche, brilliant acidity and a polished, slightly oxidative, fruit mineral blend, that lasts over a full minute.

Dec 10th, 2016
Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.5

100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. A stones throw to Clos de Mesnil and Salon.

100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. A stones throw to Clos de Mesnil and Salon.

Aug 7th, 2016
Turd Ferguson

Great straight down the middle floral/acidic champs. Lacks complexity but performs well with apps, dinner, and blow. No ragrets.

Great straight down the middle floral/acidic champs. Lacks complexity but performs well with apps, dinner, and blow. No ragrets.

Apr 13th, 2024
Jim Chen

Startling value.

Startling value.

Jan 9th, 2021
Manjiry Tamhane

Lovely biscuit nose. Buttery and rich.

Lovely biscuit nose. Buttery and rich.

Apr 20th, 2018
Jon Nordquist

Räkfrossa och aiolibuffé. Mycket citrus och stenfrukt. Lite/ingen lytiska smaker. Mycket gott!

Räkfrossa och aiolibuffé. Mycket citrus och stenfrukt. Lite/ingen lytiska smaker. Mycket gott!

Feb 11th, 2017
Alexandra Albin

lovely critusy, toasty,

lovely critusy, toasty,

Jan 3rd, 2017
Zack Hall

Xmas fest start

Xmas fest start

Dec 24th, 2018
Martin Bergo

Martin had this 4 years ago

Martin had this 4 years ago

Aug 28th, 2020
Lee Lightfoot

Lee had this 8 years ago

Lee had this 8 years ago

Mar 21st, 2017