Willie Carter

8.9

A clear shimmering gold color in glass with vivacious tiny bubbles that go on and on. Very pretty and stately in appearance. An absolute burst of orchard fruits on the nose with pears and peaches. A touch of grapefruit with a dab of honey. These floral notes are a bit enchanting and delicate. Hazelnuts and green apples abound the longer it grows in the glass.

When I think of Cédric Moussé, I automatically think of Meunier, as he is one of the Masters of Meunier. This Blanc de Blancs comes from plots in Cuisles and Jonquery originally planted with Pinot Meunier. Disgorged in 2019 with an Extra Brut of 2 g/l, this thing sings and is so delicious. The acidity is zesty and the structure is well balanced. Full of life and power.

The palate is charming from first sip to the last. Mirroring the nose, those pears and peaches tantalize while yeast makes you smile. Very mineral driven and plenty of chalky goodness. Apples become dominant as times goes on. The finish has nice length with some unexpected white pepper. A unique entry in the Moussé portfolio and it most definitely belongs. — 2 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.2

Disgorged in 2017. Big and delicious. 2.5 g/L dosage. — 4 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

It is only for variety that I drink any other N/V Blanc de Blanc Grand Gru Champange. For just under $45, this is extremely hard to beat.

This is my style, primarily reductive with just the right amount of oxidative characteristics.

The nose is fresh & ripe with green & golden apple, very, ripe pineapple, mango, ripe green melon, lemon & lime zest, excellent white spice, cream brulee w/ burnt top, light, salted caramel, touch of fresh herbs, pronounced chalkiness, grey volcanics, sea fossils, saline, bread dough, baguette crust, limestone with spring flowers, yellow lilies and jasmine.

The palate is ripe, lush, lively & dazzling fresh. Shows gentle, beautiful mousse & micro oxygenation. Ripe with green & golden apple, very, ripe pineapple, mango, ripe green melon, lemon & lime zest, kiwi, grapefruit w/ a hint of sugar, white peach, honeycomb, excellent white spice with just the right even medium heat, cream brulee w/ burnt top, bruised Bosc pear, lemon meringue, vanilla bean, light, salted caramel, nougat, silvered almonds, touch of fresh herbs, pronounced chalkiness, grippy grey volcanics, sea fossils, saline, bread dough, baguette crust, limestone with spring flowers, yellow lilies and jasmine. The acidity is lively & simply perfect. The long, rich, well polished & balanced, finishes gently & persistently on the palate with soft spice in the long set.

If you can receive wine shipments from K&L Wine Merchants in SF, you owe it to yourself to order some bottles of this cuvée. They are the only retailer in the US Launois allows to rep their cuvées. Guarantee you won’t regret it.

Wine that bridges the palate from the end of white cheeses to vinaigrette salad.

Photos of, one of their Grand Cru Vineyards, House of Launois, two pics of their extensive Champagne tool & artifacts museum. — 4 years ago

Lindsay Christians

9.6

Brioche and lemon cream. Lovely! — 6 years ago

John DeCarlis

9.5

Really amazing rose brut at a fantastic price. Find this at K&L if you can!! — 7 years ago

Matt

9.3

Beautiful copper hued, gorgeous fruit forward aromatics. Candied green apple, ripe pear, sweet citrus, orchard blossom, confectionaries, sweet dough. Palate is creamy, broad with a sense of nerve and weightlessness. Soulful and energetic to drink. Disgorged 12/2016 3g/l dosage. SV "Les Misy" 48 y/o vines. — 7 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

From a half bottle. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Persistent mousse. Lovely notes of white peach, pear, brioche and chalky minerals. Super well balanced. Gimonnet rarely disappoints. A multi-vintage blend from 2010-2019. Disgorged May 31, 2021. Dosage 6 g/L. — 2 years ago

Natalie Wabich

8.9

Tasty French white from Chapman tasty. Not a typical Chardonnay. — 3 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.2

Refreshing, lively and light! A great sipper. 50% 2015 and 50% reserve. Disgorged 2019. Dosage 5g/L (extra brut). TBL — 4 years ago

Tracy Hall

9.2

Think alpine strawberries. Well made but on the fruit side (in a good way for those of us that like that) 92% Meunier, 8% Pinot Noir disgorged 4/25/18. Dosage 6g/l. MS — 4 years ago

Craig Williams

9.3

Reductive at opening, then blossomed into citrus, yeasty goodness. The 5 gms/l sugar dosage is unnoticed with the bracing acidity contained in this wine. Tasty stuff. — 5 years ago

with Gavin and Maureen

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Still the best value in NV Chardonnay Grand Cru Champagne. So delicious! If you haven’t had it, K&L just got in another shipment of Launois. They have in stock two of Grand Crus and 08 Special Club. Get it in the next coupe or three days before it’s gone. You’ll thank me when you have it. — 7 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

10

Dégorgé: Nov/15, Dosage: 3g/l,
Outstanding, Bérêche has definitely redefined the quality that terroir driven Champagne can produce, needs a large glass/border-line decant, but the structure & noblesse are so well defined, excellent. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

NV | 90% Chardonnay 10% Pinot Noir Dosage 5g/L comes from the vineyards in d’Avenay, Coligny, Vauciennes, Avize, Oger, Cramant and Oiry. 25% fûts de chêne. Bottled may 2018, degorgement august 2020. Very true to type champagne with lovely acidity, tension and balance. — 3 years ago

Willie Carter

9.3

Well they’ve done it again. Who is they? Why Cédric Moussé and the Club Trésors de Champagne of course. Another superstar bottle from them.

A muted pale lemon color with an effusive stream of tiny bubbles. Aromas of honeyed almonds, peaches, and crushed herbs. Fresh cherries and apricots sparkle here. Toasty brioche bread and chalky minerality show after some time with green apples being quite dominant after receiving some air.

The Master of Meunier and here it shows. 100% Pinot Meunier from the village of Cuisles located in the Vallee de la Marne. This Special Club offering is from one plot of land, giving it its name, Les Fortes Terres. Disgorged on 10/21/19 with a dosage of 1 g/l, this is refreshingly stark with beautifully racy acidity.

Full bodied and bold on palate, the complexity and purity of the Meunier shines through. Butterscotch and apples start the party off with more cherries and citrus playing along. A nice long, dry finish. Vibrant and captivating. Moussé and Special Club champagnes never disappoint. — 3 years ago

Marcio Morelli

9.3

14,5%
L’Anima del Vi — 5 years ago

Fredybeans

8.9

À l aveugle
Jaune clair bulle fine
Nez assez ferme notes salines et végétales
Bouche ample mais curieusement creux en milieu de bouche et finale associant amertume noble et notes iodées mais manquant d ampleur
Vin se dégustant mal — 5 years ago

with picolator

Jake Coursen

9.0

Was very tight. Opened up after about 45 minutes. An elegant honest wine. Would love to try again. — 6 years ago

Michael Simonetti

9.1

All the grapes — 7 years ago

Nimmi Malhotra

9.0

21 Feb 2017 exhibits terroir. 738 is the 2010 vintage. Pale lemon, citrus nose of lemon oil, has minerality. It's zesty and nutty. On the palate- firm elegant and lots of body. Dosage of 2.5g/l.
Mainly chard 61%
PN 18%
Reserve 33%
$460 — 7 years ago