COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Launois Père et Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Launois Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs is a distinctive Champagne produced by Launois Père et Fils, a grower-producer in the Champagne AOC. Its unique characteristic is being a Blanc de Noirs, crafted solely from Pinot Noir grapes. The name 'Oeil de Perdrix,' translating to 'eye of the partridge,' refers to the wine's pale, delicate color, a testament to careful winemaking that extracts clear juice from the red-skinned grapes. This Champagne represents a specific expression from the renowned Champagne region of France, known for its chalky soils and ideal climate for grape cultivation.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oeil de Perdrix means 'eye of the partridge,' referring to its pale color.
Fact 02
Blanc de Noirs is made from red grapes (Pinot Noir/Meunier).
Fact 03
Launois Père et Fils is a grower-producer.
Fact 04
Champagne's chalky soil is key to its minerality.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Launois Oeil de Perdrix Blanc de Noirs is produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. This involves the gentle pressing of Pinot Noir grapes to extract clear juice, with minimal skin contact to maintain its white color despite being made from red grapes. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which creates its effervescence. It is then aged on its lees, a process that contributes to its complex aromas and rich texture. This approach is characteristic of grower-producers who aim to showcase the specific qualities of their vineyards.
