Champagne Gimonnet-Gonet Millesime 2018 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, 0,75 L

There are champagnes we particularly look forward to with every new vintage, and this one is certainly among them. When a new Millésime from Champagne Gimonnet Gonet is released, we know it will be exciting again. Different from its predecessor, yet marked by the unmistakable signature we appreciate so much.

The grapes for the 2018 vintage come exclusively from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oiry, two Grand Cru communes that embody tension, precision, and a cool, chalky elegance like no others. In the glass, the champagne shows a bright golden colour, with an extremely fine, almost silky perlage.

The maturity of the vintage is immediately evident on the nose, with ripe citrus fruit, a hint of exotic flavours, and a clearly defined salty minerality shaped by the terroir. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet surprisingly fresh and youthful. Notes of brioche, citrus zest, and a wonderfully precise structure add length and depth. With a little air, this Blanc de Blancs opens up significantly, making a large glass or even a carafe highly recommended.

This is a champagne with real substance that already offers great pleasure today, while having the potential to mature gracefully for a decade or more. Unfortunately, it is extremely rare, but the quality is truly cinematic, and the price remains pleasingly down to earth for this level.