Champagne Pierre Gimonnet et Fils Dose
Oenophile is the same cuvée as Fleuron, but with zero dosage. Didier Gimonnet believes dosage is an important part of vinification and Champagne, so is typically against the style, although he was one of the first to make a 0 dosage champagne back in 1985. This blends 40% Cramant, 24% Chouilly, 3% Oger (all GCs) with 23% Cuis and 10% Vertus (1er Crus). All were fermented in stainless with full MLF. This bottle was disgorged in December 2024.
Green apple, lemon, subtle anise, wet chalk streak across the palate, lit with energy, and lingering with a humming salinity.
"For the extremely warm year this is remarkably fresh with very pure lemon blossom and white flower character. A thread of delicate chalky minerality runs through the focused palate, which the fine mousse accents beautifully. A cuvee of wines that are 45% from Cramant, 30% Chouilly, 22% Cuis and 3% Oger. Disgorged in February 2023. Drink or hold.” - 93 points, Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com
Read more about Pierre Gimonnet et Fils here.
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $125
Style: Sparkling
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France
Grape: Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
Champagne Pierre Gimonnet et Fils Dose
Oenophile is the same cuvée as Fleuron, but with zero dosage. Didier Gimonnet believes dosage is an important part of vinification and Champagne, so is typically against the style, although he was one of the first to make a 0 dosage champagne back in 1985. This blends 40% Cramant, 24% Chouilly, 3% Oger (all GCs) with 23% Cuis and 10% Vertus (1er Crus). All were fermented in stainless with full MLF. This bottle was disgorged in December 2024.
Green apple, lemon, subtle anise, wet chalk streak across the palate, lit with energy, and lingering with a humming salinity.
"For the extremely warm year this is remarkably fresh with very pure lemon blossom and white flower character. A thread of delicate chalky minerality runs through the focused palate, which the fine mousse accents beautifully. A cuvee of wines that are 45% from Cramant, 30% Chouilly, 22% Cuis and 3% Oger. Disgorged in February 2023. Drink or hold.” - 93 points, Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com
Read more about Pierre Gimonnet et Fils here.
Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $125
Style: Sparkling
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France
Grape: Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: No
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes
