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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 1er Cru Blanc de Blanc Brut Champagne. disgorged July 21, 2008; made mostly from 2006 juice) Pale gold with a frothy mousse. Highly aromatic bouquet of tangerine, pear, minerals, sweet butter and lees; smells like a Puligny-Montrachet. Fine, focused and pure, offering spicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a strong mineral bite. The minerality gains strength on the finish, which is spicy and strikingly energetic. This pure, graceful Champagne would be perfect with oysters. All of Gimonnet's wines go through malolactic fermentation. 92 Points Stephen Tanzer's, International Wine Cellar. Brisk and compact, exhibiting apple, floral and lemon notes on a lean profile. Nicely balanced and crisp on the finish. 90 Points The Wine Spectator, September 2008. Fresh apples and cream aromas with a tight citrus and mineral edge. The fruit is fresh but, with the attractive ripeness of white currants. Very full in the mouth, very much a wine, suggesting an ability to go with food. 92 Points The Wine Enthusiast. December 2009. |
