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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceUnderstated and classic, this 1er Cru always impresses with its cut and precision. Didier, the third generation of the Gimonnet family, oversees the winemaking of this Côtes des Blancs grower champagne house based in Cuis, with 30 HA owned. Like all of their chardonnay-centric wines, this wine is crystal crisp and bright, driving through to the lingering finish. This carries 25-30% reserve wines from the previous nine harvests to provide depth and complexity. Gimonnet keeps all their reserve wines in magnum under the crown cap to preserve the freshness and prevent oxygen ingress. My bottle was disgorged in September, around 5-6 g/L. A chalky base is cut with crunchy red and green apple, lit with shining lemon pith and peel, with a kiss of meringue carrying this streamlined fizz through a lingering, saline finish. Super bright, effortlessly drinkable, authentic and pure = my go-to champagne.Tasted: 31 August 2023Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceUnderstated and classic, this 1er Cru always impresses with its cut and precision. Didier, third generation of the Gimonnet family, oversees the winemaking of this Côtes des Blancs grower champagne house based in Cuis. This wine, like all of their chardonnay-centric wines, is crystal crisp and bright, driving through to the lingering finish. Based on the 2016 harvest, this has 35% reserve wines from the previous 4 harvests to provide depth and complexity. Gimonnet keeps all their reserve wines in magnum under crown cap to preserve the freshness and prevent oxygen ingress. My bottle was disgorged in December 2020 at 6 g/L. Shining lemon pith leads into a very chalky, grippy and taut palate, with green apple, meringue, lemon blossoms, and a shimmery vibrance. Fresh on the attack, though the core is polished by the reserve wines, this is an excellent solo sipper as well as oyster mate. Fantastic value for this blanc de blancs.Tasted: 05 September 2021Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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17¼/20
Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceThe only change in the latest batch and shipment of this pristine blanc de blancs is the updated label. Understated and classic, this 1er cru always impresses. Didier, third generation of the Gimonnet family, oversees the winemaking of this Côtes des Blancs grower champagne house based in Cuis. This wine, like all of their chardonnay-centric wines, is crystal crisp and bright, with driving linearity through to the lingering finish. Based on the 2015 harvest, this has 35% reserve wines from the previous 4 harvests to provide depth and complexity. Gimonnet uniquely keeps all the reserve wines in magnum under crown cap to preserve the freshness and prevent oxygen ingress. My bottle was disgorged in January 2019 at 6 g/l, and ringing youthfully. Lemon pith leads into a very chalky, grippy and taut palate, with tiny white blossoms, green apple, meringue, and a shimmery vibrance. Fresh on the attack, though the core is polished by the reserve wines, this is an excellent solo sipper as well as oyster mate. Fantastic value = my house Champagne.Tasted: 07 December 2019Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceThis understated 1er cru is impressive time immemorial. Didier, third generation of the Gimonnet family, oversees this small Côtes des Blancs grower champagne house. This wine, like all of their chardonnay-centric wines, is crystal crisp and bright, with driving linearity through to the lingering finish. Five different harvests in the cuvée provide depth and complexity to this 1er cru, though the base is youthful, keeping the freshness and the piercing acidity of Cuis prominent. This bottle was disgorged in January 2015, and showing notes of maturity. Nougat, green apple, sea salt, elderflower and lemon open onto schisty complexity, showing a base of brioche dough, with chalky purity, vivacious intensity and a shimmery, saline-laced lemon pith to the finish. Chardonnay’s pure elegance and finesse, with a shadow of bottle age, perfectly expressed.Tasted: 12 April 2018Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceI could never tire of this fizz; the crisp, pure and precise linearity in this understated 1er cru is impressive. Didier, third generation of the Gimonnet family, oversees this small Côtes des Blancs grower champagne house. This wine, like all of their chardonnay-centric wines, is crystal crisp and bright, with driving linearity through to the lengthy finish. Five different harvests in the cuvee provide depth and complexity to this 1er cru, though the base is youthful, keeping the freshness and the piercing acidity of Cuis prominent. Aromas of juicy green apple, sea salt, subtle white flowers and lemon open onto schisty complexity, with chalky purity, vivacious intensity and a shimmery, saline-laced lemon zest to the finish. Chardonnay’s pure elegance and finesse, perfectly expressed.Tasted: 30 December 2016Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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17/20
Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceThe third generation of the Gimonnet family is now overseeing this Côtes des Blancs Champagne kingdom and the hallmark of the wines are lively, precise, pure freshness. This Blanc de Blancs is crystal crisp and bright, with driving linearity through to the lengthy finish. Five different harvests in the cuvee provide depth and complexity, though the base is youthful, keeping the freshness and the piercing acidity of Cuis prominent. Aromas of juicy green apple, sea salt, subtle white flowers and lemon open onto schisty complexity, with chalky purity, vivacious intensity and a shimmery, saline-laced lemon zest to the finish. Chardonnay’s pure elegance and finesse, perfectly achieved.Tasted: 10 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Brut Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceGood fine mousse with floral, green apple, pear, citrus, nutty, toasty, slightly buttery aromas. Ripe, full, round, slightly sweet and foamy palate with good acidity and freshness. Toasty, baked apple, honey, nutty, citrus, pear skin and lemon flavours. Good intensity and length with lots of citrus but a somewhat coarse finish. Best with tapas-like appetizers.Tasted: 19 September 2012Tasted by: Prices:| BC | $90.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 356675
