2018 Pierre Gimonnet ‘Gastronome’ 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

Winemaker Notes:  The aroma is enticing; the palate is stylish and oriented toward Chouilly, the finish is charmingly toasty, lithe and curvaceous; white tea notes, it’s like mixing Chablis and Riesling in the same glass.

Gastronome always has lower pressure (4.5) in order to be more food-friendly.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Jeb Dunnuck - "The 2018 Champagne Cuvée Gastronome Brut has a bit sunnier feel, with primary fruit aromas of Williams pear, lime blossoms, candy, and green apple. The palate is full and rounded, with a coarser mineral texture throughout compared to the other cuvée. It has wonderful salinity and takes on a more savory expression that I find quite attractive. This feel slike it has the structure to carry on for 2-3 decades to come. Best after 2022."


Vinous - "The 2018 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Gastronome is a dense, powerful wine. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften, as some of the edges are pretty angular at this point. I very much like the depth and vinous intensity of the Gastronome in 2018. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile, mint and spice build into the deep, potent finish. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 7, 2022."