Champagne Maison P.Gimonnet Oenophile 1er Cru. Absolutely outstanding. This low dosage cuvée captures the brilliance of 2008. Classic Gimonnet, a real delicacy.
Wine type: champagne - Extra-Brut "Oenophile 1er Cru - Non Dose.
Vintage and alcohol content: 12°
Region: Champagne Cuis, Cotes des Blancs - France.
Grape/blend: 100% Chardonnay. (Cramant Grand Cru 33,5%, Chouilly Grand Cru 32,5%, Oger Grand Cru 10%, Cuis Premier Cru 22%, Vertus Premier Cru 2%).
Type soil: the soil is poor and rocky, the temperature is ideal in summer (partly due to the micro-climate created by the local wind, the Ora del Garda): vines here still co-exist alongside olive groves.The valley is more open here and the excellent sun exposure allows the grapes to ripen to perfection.
Colour: pale yellow, persistent.
Aroma: ripe fruit, pastry, honey, dry fruit, prominent.
Tasting notes: ready, average, long, elegant, very good.
Serving suggestions: as aperitif, with seafood or fish,
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Editor's note: Since 1750, the history of the Gimonnet family is indissociable of the one of the Champagne vineyard. From the beginning, the Gimonnet family are winegrowers that go about their harvest by the rules of Champagne trade. Anecdotes, legends and experiences enrich themselves with the passing of the centuries and transmit themselves generation to generation.
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