Champagne Paul Launois may be a new name in the scheme of things in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, but their history in the village go back 3 generations having made wine at the local co-op after selling most of their fruit to Krug and Salon from their 16 acres of vines in one of the greatest terroirs on earth.

Formerly known as Jean-Pierre Lunois, this change came about when current custodians Julian and Sarah became part of the vanguardist Champagne movement that has seen a new approach and ideas to what high quality Champagne can be, having purchased a small cellar they have set about making high quality high concept champagne that embraces art, tradition and excitement all bound to a sense of place.

Rich and concentrated, with precise citrus acidity up front and an almost creamy mineral salinity to the finish, its bright, floral and extraordinarily complex whilst remaing very fine and delicate. Julian very much enjoys using both tank and traditional barrels to ferment his wines and uses these different materials to inform the palate and structure of the finished wine, this fifth edition of the Monochrome series is raised in 89% steel tank and the remainder in barrels.

A stunning small scale grower Champagne