Pierre Gimonnet

Œnophile Non Dosé 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Didier and Olivier Gimonnet's 2018 Cuvée Oenophile Non Dosé highlights the grandeur and complexity of the Côte des Blancs' great Chardonnays. This cuvée is always a complex wine with perfect ripeness.

This non-dosed cuvée does not respond to the current trend, since it was created in 1985. Maison Pierre Gimonnet was a pioneer in Brut Nature and is now marketing its 20th "non dosé" vintage. Only the very best vintages are chosen for this cuvée.

This Cuvée Blanc de Blancs is a blend of 45% Chardonnay from Cramant Grand Cru, 30% from Chouilly Grand Cru, 3% from Oger Grand Cru, and 22% from Cuis 1er Cru.

This cuvée is vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the terroir, and malolactic fermentation is carried out to give the wine roundness and suppleness. The bottles are aged for a further 4 years in the House cellars, and the wine is not dosed to preserve all its freshness and purity.

This champagne has a pale golden color with luminous highlights. The bubbles are fine and elegant, forming a persistent cord that cascades into the glass.

The nose opens with a complex, seductive palette of aromas. The first notes are those of white-fleshed fruit such as granny Smith apple and juicy pear, complemented by aromas of fresh lemon zest. Gradually, mineral and chalky nuances develop, reminiscent of the Côte des Blancs terroir.

On the palate, Cuvée Oenophile Non Dosé 2018 offers a lively, chiseled taste experience. The purity of Chardonnay is fully expressed, with a vibrant tension that underscores fresh fruit flavors, including crisp green apple and juicy white peach. The terroir's characteristic minerality manifests itself in chalky, saline notes, adding further depth to the tasting experience. The structure is delicately creamy, testifying to well-controlled ageing on the lees.

7,500 bottles of this cuvée have been bottled.