We have been waiting for this 2002 from Launois, and we are very excited to have it for you now. This is the strongest vintage in Champagne since 1996, having much in common with the great 1990 vintage! This all-estate, all-Grand Cru, pure Chardonnay Champagne comes from mid slope, old vine plots in Mesnil, Cramant and Oger. Bernard Launois harvests late (about 10 days after every one else is finished) and ferments in enamel tanks rather than stainless steel. His wines are some of the best we carry, and at this price it would be a mistake not to buy a little extra - they age very gracefully indeed, with examples from the 1950s still showing quite well. This is a creamy, more full-bodied style of Blanc de Blancs that does not sacrifice any minerality to achieve its ample texture. (Gary Westby, K&L WIne Merchants)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2005 Louis Roederer "Cristal" Brut Champagne (Elsewhere $200+) $179.99
2007 Marguet Père et Fils Brut Rosé Champagne $49.99
2006 Marguet Pere et Fils Grand Cru Brut Champagne $49.99
2003 Moet & Chandon "Dom Pérignon" Brut Champagne $149.00
2005 Fluteau "Symbiose" Brut Champagne $39.99
