Pierre Gimonnet & Fils
If there’s a more interesting grower in this (or any) portfolio than Didier Gimonnet, I ain’t met him. Every visit I make here enriches me. His is a 25-hectare winery, therefore enough wine, which is good because it is VERY BEAUTIFUL WINE with great class and savor. And sensible prices! The wines are suave, creamy and refined, with a “soft” minerality dispersed through the fruit. Silky, stylish wines rather than vigorous, racy wines. These are very deliciously accommodating to the palate. I suspect some of it might be due to old vines, which impart a palpable creaminess. The majority of Gimonnet’s vineyards are more than 40 years old, the oldest parcel (in Cramant) is more than 80. The wines tolerate a very low dosage, 6-8 grams per liter for most Bruts. “For me, we must have concentration, but also balance, elegance and harmony,” says Didier.
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| st | 93 |
| wa | 92 |
| ws | 92 |
It’s 60% Cramant, 27.5% Chouilly and 12.5% Cuis. Disgorged 2/10, though showing a rich, classy aroma; this will be wonderful, especially for lovers of filigree, pointillist articulation, rendered with determined length and ultraviolet penetration. A true bubble-
head’s Champagne, the ne plus ultra of a jabbing, expressive wine, yet notice ... more
BN#440114
Price:$90.00 $81.00 Save $9.00 (10%) SKUMS-KPG-404 |  |
| ws | 91 |
The assembly is composed exclusively of chardonnay, originating mostly of "Cramant Grand Cru" and of old vines (50% of our vines are more than 40 years old, the two "doyennes" are 80 years old...). 20 to 30% of the
assembly originate from our vineyard of "Cuis 1er Cru". This cuvée ... more
BN#441882
Price:$109.00 $98.10 Save $10.90 (10%) SKUMS-KPG-402 | |
| ws | 91 |
La Cuvée Gastronome is a young vintage concept where one can find it among a few producers of Champagne. It’s a cuvée in which we look for an expression of complexity and the richness of the vintage but with the freshness of the “sans année jeune ".
Historically created for the ... more
BN#441880
Price:$66.00 $59.40 Save $6.60 (10%) SKUMS-KPG-206 | |
| ws | 91 |
This shows a sweet earthy aroma, clean and attractive. No ’05 taint in sight. Quite ripe and toasty and unusually adamant and powerful for Didier. “Too powerful for me!” he said. This is a subjective quirk of his, and mine to a lesser extent. But there’s a place for wines ... more
BN#443287
Price:$74.00 $66.60 Save $7.40 (10%) SKUMS-KPG-705 | |
| we | 92 |
| ws | 90 |
100% Chardonnay with nearly 75% hailing from Grand Cru vineyards. Pale yellow with a vivacious tiny bead. Intensely floral and citrusy on the nose displaying apple, tangerine and fresh pear scents. The palate is crisp and mineraly with notes of tropical fruit and tree fruit. Very easy drinking. more
BN#171610
Price:$54.00 $48.60 Save $5.40 (10%) 750ml SKUMS-KPG-1 | | Price:$140.00 $126.00 Save $14.00 (10%) 1.5L, SKUMS-KPG-1M | |
La Cuvée Gastronome is a young vintage concept where one can find it among a few producers of Champagne. It’s a cuvée in which we look for an expression of complexity and the richness of the vintage but with the freshness of the “sans année jeune ".
Historically created for the ... more
BN#283685
Price:$61.00 $54.90 Save $6.10 (10%) SKUMS-KPG-205 | |
All sizes are 750mL unless otherwise noted.
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Vintages and ratings subject to change at any time.
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