GIMONNET Blanc de Blancs 'Chouilly' Grand Cru Extra Brut (Recoltant-Manipulant) Cote des Blancs 2014 Bottle
Champagne & Sparkling Wines | France | Champagne | 75cl
£99.95
ABV: 12.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Wine Style: Champagne - Dry
Grape: Chardonnay
Description
As a highly esteemed Récoltant-Manipulant (grower-producer), Pierre Gimonnet & Fils is renowned for crafting exceptional Chardonnay-driven Champagnes. The 'Chouilly' Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014 is a brilliant Blanc de Blancs that beautifully expresses the unique terroir of the Côte des Blancs. Sourced entirely from the prestigious Grand Cru village of Chouilly, this cuvée balances the village's signature richness with the house's hallmark precision and freshness.
The 2014 vintage shines with striking clarity and elegance. In the glass, it displays a fine, persistent mousse and a brilliant pale gold colour. The nose is wonderfully expressive, offering inviting aromas of crisp green apple, lemon zest, and white peach, intertwined with delicate floral notes, toasted almond, and a distinct chalky minerality.
On the palate, this Extra Brut is bone-dry and remarkably focused. The low dosage allows the purity of the Chardonnay fruit to take centre stage, supported by a vibrant, racy acidity and a beautifully creamy texture characteristic of Chouilly. The finish is exceptionally long, crisp, and mineral-driven.
This is a sophisticated and highly refined Champagne, perfect as an elegant apéritif or paired with fresh oysters, scallop carpaccio, or delicate white fish dishes.
