Pierre Gimonnet

Special Club 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

This Spécial Club is the prestige cuvée from Maison Pierre Gimonnet. It is a Blanc de Blancs champagne blended from old vines in Cramant, Chouilly and Cuis.

2016 was a vintage marked by extreme weather conditions. In spring, heavy frosts and intense rain encouraged the spread of mildew, leading to losses. The summer, on the other hand, was very dry, slowing down the growth of the bunches. Young berries, exposed to intense sun and heat, are partially burnt or dried out. But all these climatic contrasts reveal a wine of harmonious balance.

The Cramant Grand Cru terroir makes up 58% of the blend, with vines planted between 1911 and 1913. Chouilly accounts for 27% and Cuis for 15%.

This cuvée benefits from over 5 years' ageing on lees to give the wine a patina.

The Spécial Club 2016 Gimonnet boasts a silky texture, finesse and elegance worthy of the greatest Champagne cuvées.