Launois
One wine from Launois, currently in stock.
Launois of Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger: Singular Grand Cru Chardonnay
Nestled in the esteemed village of Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger on the Côte des Blancs, Launois is a family estate where Chardonnay reigns. Founded in 1872, the House of Launois Père et Fils remains dedicated to generational savoir‑faire, now under the guidance of Séverine and Caroline Launois, who oversee every step from precise picking to thoughtful pressing in their Grand Cru vineyards ([champagne-launois.fr](https://www.champagne-launois.fr/site/en/the-launois-family.html?utm_source=openai)). The result is a focused expression of limestone‑rich terroir that typifies this segment of Champagne.
Under the Paul Launois label, Julien and Sarah Launois harness a roughly six‑hectare vineyard in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger to craft pure Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. Their Monochrome bottlings, from the eponymous cuvée, are vinified as Extra Brut with minimal dosage, aimed at showcasing vibrant mineral tension and refined texture. This approach accentuates chalk‑driven salinity and delicate Chardonnay character, offering both clarity and personality from a single origin ([sanks.fr](https://sanks.fr/producteurs/champagne-paul-launois?utm_source=openai)).
Sources: The Launois Family history and Grand Cru Côte des Blancs · Launois Père et Fils tradition and estate overview · Paul Launois grower‑producer practices and terroir · Monochrome Extra Brut blanc de blancs details