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Pierre Gimonnet et Fils
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils - Brut 1er Cru Gastronome 2012
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils - Brut 1er Cru Gastronome 2012

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils - Brut 1er Cru Gastronome 2012

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3.9/5 (7 customers)

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15,5/20

RVF

93/100

Gilbert & Gaillard

“A lovely light gold color. A nose of great purity, with notes of white fruit, pastries, and vanilla bean. On the palate, it has a smooth attack, great finesse, and expressiveness, along with above-average aromatic persistence. Delicious.” (Le Guide des Vins 2017 – Gilbert & Gaillard)

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Estate

Champagne Pierre Gimonnet et Fils

Vintage

Brut 1er Cru Gastronome

Vintage

2012

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

100% Chardonnay

Regions

50% Chouilly Grand Cru, 15% Cramant Grand Cru, 13% Oger Grand Cru, 22% Cuis 1er Cru

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

temperature-controlled fermentation (18–21°C)

Livestock Farming

8 months in tanks, then on the lees (at least 4 years in bottles)

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

pale gold dress

Nose

aromas of white fruit and brioche with a hint of vanilla

Palate

creamy and delicate

Serve

at 10°C

Drink starting at

2017

Drink before

2019

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with fish in sauce, a creamy risotto, fruity desserts, or cream-based desserts...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2018 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

Very fine bubbles and foam, a deliciously creamy mouthfeel—we love this gourmet aspect of champagne.

About the estate:

Didier and Olivier Gimonnet carry on the family estate, cultivating 30 hectares and 40 plots across five villages on the Côte des Blancs—Cuis, Cramant, Oger, Chouilly, and Vertus—from which they strive to produce the purest expressions of these wines, with low dosages. As true lovers of the vineyard, their viticultural approach is focused on respecting the soil and promoting biodiversity. Pioneers in plot-by-plot winemaking in stainless-steel tanks, in the art of blending, and in producing truly dosage-free champagnes, the Gimonnet style is recognizable for its refined, precise, and elegant complexity.
Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated Estate: Award-Winning Wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

The Gimonnet de Cuis family traces its roots back to the 18th century. The champagne house was founded in the 1920s by Pierre. His son Michel was an early adopter of single-vineyard winemaking. After joining the estate in the 1980s, his grandsons Didier and Olivier took over in 1996. They manage a large estate (29 hectares) in the Côte des Blancs, comprising Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Their lineup features Blanc de Blancs, with the exception of rosé.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

 
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2018 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated estate (2027 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the estate:

Few Champagne winemakers can claim, as Didier and Olivier Gimonnet do, to manage a 28-hectare estate in the Côte des Blancs, including 12 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards in Cuis, Vertus, Cramant, Chouilly, and Oger. The two brothers continue the tradition of blending terroirs, upholding their refined, understated style—free of any harshness (thanks to malolactic fermentation) and never overly exuberant—appealing to novices and connoisseurs of great Blanc de Blancs alike. The Gimonnets brilliantly tame the Chardonnays of Cuis, which are often cold and austere.
Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Gilbert & Gaillard

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (2017 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

A lovely light gold color. The nose is exceptionally pure, with notes of white fruit, pastries, and vanilla bean. On the palate, it has a smooth attack, great finesse, and expressiveness, along with an above-average aromatic finish. Delicious.

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