Reviews
92 Vinous -
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The 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Gastronome 1er Cru is terrific. In this release, the Gastronome has more fruit depth than typical and, consequently, less austerity than these wines can show at times. Creamy and ample on the palate, with terrific vibrancy underpinning the fruit, the Gastronome is sublime. Disgorged: May 2017. Dosage is 6 grams per liter.
91 Wine Spectator -
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This mouthwatering version carries delicate flavors of ripe and juicy nectarine and apple fruit, almond, spun honey and minerally spice. Chalk notes show on the clean-cut finish. Disgorged May 2017. Drink now through 2025. 200 cases imported.
Technical Details
- BlendProprietary Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- AppellationChampagne
- Alcohol12.50%%
Pierre Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvee Gastronome 1er Cru 2012
Other Whites | France
VN92, WS91
Too late, we are SOLD OUT!
Best price in the USA from one of our fav grower producers who are masters of Chardonnay. Elegant, fresh and ageworthy bubbles at their very best.
About the Producer
Chardonnay specialists in the Cote des Blancs in the small village of Cuis, Gimonnet has 69 acres of vines throughout the Cote des Blancs with only about 2% planted to Pinot Noir (from Ay). Two thirds of their holdings are vines over the age of 30 years, of which 40% are 40+ and a small percentage of 100+ year old vines in the grand cru village Cremant.