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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Oenophile Non-Dosétext
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Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Oenophile Non-Dosé 2018

Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceOenophile is the same cuvée as Fleuron, but with zero dosage. Didier Gimonnet believes dosage is an important part of vinification and Champagne, so is typically against the style, although he was one of the first to make a 0 dosage champagne back in 1985. This blends 40% Cramant, 24% Chouilly, 3% Oger (all GCs) with 23% Cuis and 10% Vertus (1er Crus). All were fermented in stainless with full MLF. This bottle was disgorged in December 2024. Crystalline lemon previews an expansive lemon curd core, amply seasoned with toasted hazelnut, and textured with chalk. The 0D is evident throughout this chiseled wine, buffered by ample time sur lattes for completion. Lingering oyster liqueur on the finish welcomes another glass.Tasted: 29 August 2026Tasted by: Prices:
ON$125.00750mlconsignment
BC$200.00750mlprivate wine stores
Producer: Champagne Pierre GimonnetDistributors: Trialto Wine Group
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: Chardonnay