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Champagne Launois Pere & Fils Reserve Brut

Le Mesnil sur Oger is the supernova of the blanc de blancs firmament and Bernard Launois lays claim to a generous chunk of it. His ultra-refreshing aperitif captures the minerality of the Côte des Blancs; restrained citrus and toast are supported by a balancing brush of delicate sweetness.