Gonet-Médeville - Coteaux Champenois Ambonnay Cuvée Athénaïs 2011
15,5/20
RVF
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 17/20, RVF 15.5/20, Gault Millau 15/20
“The Athénaïs cuvée from the Coteaux Champenois region arrives in the aromatic 2011 vintage: a colorful Pinot Noir with notes of marc and cocoa, both round and delivering subtle bitter notes. It is ready to drink.” (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 color
Nose
with notes of cocoa, black cherry, and grape pomace
Palate
full-bodied, with a lovely texture and very subtle 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 sweet cherries; on the palate, black cherries with a full-bodied, rich texture and lively energy.
About the estate:
The meticulously tended vineyards are situated on the excellent hillsides of Bisseuil, Ambonnay, and Mesnil, allowing for the creation of well-balanced blends in all our wines.
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 tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The Athénaïs cuvée from the hills of Champagne is now available in the aromatic 2011 vintage: a vibrant Pinot Noir with notes of marc 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 portfolio of vineyards: the family’s contribution of great Chardonnays from Mesnil-sur-Oger (Louvière, Champ d’Alouette), fine Pinot Meunier wines (Mareuil), and Pinot Noir wines (Ambonnay and Bisseuil). To ensure the wine retains its liveliness as it ages, malolactic fermentation is halted. An increasingly significant portion of the clear wine 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.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. LO PRESTI G. Published on January 16, 2015
Excellent—what a shame I didn't buy a few more bottles!!!!!
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