Pierre Gimonnet - 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Cuis NV
Price: $77.99
Sale Price: $54.99
| Producer | Pierre Gimonnet |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Champagne |
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| Varietal | Chardonnay |
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| Sku | 18916 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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91 pts Tom Stelzer (The Champagne Guide)
The Gimonnet family have been Champagne growers since 1750 and with prized Chardonnay holdings in the Cotes des Blancs they are champions of Blanc de Blancs. The winery is based in the premier cru village of Cuis and they farm additional plots in the grand cru villages of Chouilly and Cramant. Their organically farmed vines are 30-100+ years in age, producing small bunches of impeccable fruit year on year.
This Cuis Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs is as Galloni puts it “a jewel of a wine”. Old vine Chardonnay sustainably farmed in the chalky soils of Cuis, lending lively mineral freshness. Approximately 70% of the fruit comes from the 2020 vintage with reserve wines (mostly aged in magnum) from 2019-2013. Aged a minimum of 24 months on the lees and given a dosage of 5.5 grams per liter, this wine sings! Fresh citrus and floral notes mix harmoniously with stone fruits, cream, chalky minerals and silky fine bead. Exquisite!
Wine Spectator: 93 Points
“There's a subtle succulence to this graceful Champagne, framing flavors of peach skin, ripe pear, Marcona almond and orchard blossoms. The fine, detailed mousse is raw silk–like in texture. Finishes with minerally fleur de sel and oyster shell notes. Disgorged December 2023. Drink now through 2029. 2,000 cases imported.”
Wine Enthusiast: 92 Points
Vinous Media: 91 Points
"The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuis 1er Cru (2020 base) sizzles with energy. White flowers, chalk, mint, white pepper, green pear and lime all race across the palate. Medium in body and finely cut, the 1er Cru is a jewel of a wine. It will appeal most to readers who enjoy taut, airy Blancs de Blancs. Drink: 2023-2030.”
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