2015 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club Extra Brut [JS96]

Producer: Pierre Gimonnet  
Region: Champagne, France  
Blend:  100% Chardonnay  
Year: 2015 

James Suckling, 96 Points 

"Very complex nose of citrus blossoms, floral honey and brioche with a hint of fresh mushroom. Really concentrated, but so incredibly focused and precise, this is a masterpiece of chardonnay elegance! Very long and extremely mineral finish that lights up the sky like fireworks. A cuvée of wines from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant (60%) and Chouilly (26%) with wine from the 1er Cru village of Cuis (14%), the oldest vines dating back to 1911 and 1913. Drink or hold." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"A combination of rich ripeness with a sophisticated texture and a complex depth of flavor. Its ripe notes of green pear, guava, lime and quince are held in vivid tension by a racy spine of acidity, allowing the aromas to expand on the finish with a graceful, elegant poise, while the underlying minerality infuses everything in its chalky presence." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

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