GIMONNET 'Special Club Cuis' 1er Cru Extra-Brut Champagne 2019 Bottle

Description

The Gimonnet 'Special Club Cuis' 1er Cru Extra-Brut 2019 is a spectacular "Grower Champagne" from one of the most respected families in the Côte des Blancs. As a "Special Club" release - the highest tier for artisanal producers - it represents the absolute pinnacle of their vintage production. This 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) is sourced exclusively from the premier cru village of Cuis, famed for its chalky soils and high-altitude freshness.

The 2019 vintage delivers a laser-like precision, offering a bouquet of white flowers, lemon zest, and crisp green apple. On the palate, the Extra-Brut dosage allows the intense chalky minerality to shine, resulting in a wine that is incredibly bright, tensile, and sophisticated. It is a world-class choice for those who appreciate energy, purity, and the refined elegance of Chardonnay.

JAMES SUCKLING 94 points
This elegant and minerally blanc de blancs has aromas of jasmine, honey, fresh pineapple and lemon rind. It’s cool and sleek, with very fine bubbles and a dry, focused finish. 100% chardonnay from Cuis. Disgorged September 2024. 3.5 g/L dosage. Drink or hold.

VINOUS 94 points
Drinking window: 2024 - 2032
The 2019 Extra Brut Special Club Cuis 1er Cru is rich, creamy and super-expressive right out of the gate. All of the solar intensity of the year is on display. The 2019 emerges from two lieux-dits in Cuis: Croix-Blanche (90%) and Les Roualies (10%). Even as an Extra Brut, and with its recent disgorgement, this is a pretty rich style for Gimonnet. Hints of tangerine peel, white flowers and pastry linger on the resonant finish. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: September 2024.