Champagne Paul Launois, “Composition” Blanc de Blancs

Jean-Pierre Launois is a rare glimpse into how absurdly delicious and affordable artisanal Champagne can be, and with the World Cup now decided, will either serve as a celebratory elixir or soothing panacea!Grower-producer Julien Launois enjoys impeccable vineyard real estate in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and crafts each and every one of his bottles by hand. Honestly, when considering his prime Chardonnay terroir, ultra-traditional approach, and unbelievably affordable price, today’s “Brut-Tradition” should come with a three-bottle minimum. This beautiful 50/50 Pinot-Chardonnay blend is the ultimate house Champagne, with a twist of exclusivity: Any guest you invite over will gush over the pure pleasure this provides but, unlike all other great “entry-level” bottles, they’ll struggle to find it elsewhere. Their microscopic production is what makes Launois so unique—only 400 cases of “Brut-Tradition” are produced annually, a drop in the ocean compared to most other house