Gonet-Médeville - Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Cuvée Athénaïs 2011
15,5/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 15.5/20, Gault Millau 15/20
“The Athénaïs cuvée from the Coteaux Champenois region is now available in the aromatic 2011 vintage: a colorful Pinot with notes of marc and cocoa, both round and delivering subtle bitter notes. It’s ready to drink now.” (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2014 – RVF). A rich and flavorful cuvée, perfect for enjoying throughout a meal, for example... (still)
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Eye
a beautiful deep red dress
Nose
with notes of cocoa, black cherry, and grape pomace
Palate
full-bodied, with a lovely texture and very delicate bitter notes on the finish
Serve
bottled at 10°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2021
Production
1,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
plaisant à l'apéritif comme pour accompagner tout un repas, il ravira les amateurs de bulles stylées !<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Aroma of bigarreau cherries; on the palate, black cherry notes with a full-bodied character, a lovely texture, and vibrancy.
About the estate:
The meticulously tended vineyards are located on the excellent slopes of Bisseuil, Ambonnay, and Mesnil, allowing for the creation of well-balanced blends across all vintages.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2012 guide) 15/20 (Very good)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The Athénaïs cuvée from the Champagne hills is now available in the aromatic 2011 vintage: a vibrant Pinot with notes of grape pomace and cocoa, both round and delivering subtle bitter notes. It’s ready to drink now.
About the estate:
Xavier Gonet set up his own business in Bisseuil, a premier cru in the Marne Valley, with his wife Julie, née Médeville, of Château Gilette in Sauternes. They have a unique selection of vineyards: the family’s contribution of great Chardonnays from Mesnil-sur-Oger (Louvière, Champ d’Alouette), fine Pinot Meunier (Mareuil) and Pinot Noir (Ambonnay and Bisseuil) wines. To ensure the wine retains its liveliness as it ages, malolactic fermentation is halted. An increasingly significant portion of the base wines also ferments in barrels, which enhances the fineness of the bubbles. We appreciate the perfect consistency of this distinctive range, a fitting reward for the coordinated efforts in viticulture and winemaking.