Champagne Maison P.Gimonnet Gastronome 1er Cru. Cuvee Gastronome is so named because it is specifically designed to pair well with food. To achieve this ideal, the wine is bottled at a lower pressure than normal for Champagne, resulting in softer, less persistent bubbles.

Wine type: champagne - Gastronome 1er Cru

Vintage and alcohol content: 2012 - 12,5°

Region: Champagne Cotes des Blancs - France.

Grape/blend: 100% Chardonnay. (Chouilly Grand Cru 37,5%, Cramant Grand Cru 24,5%, Oger Grand Cru 10%, Cuis 1er Cru 17%, Vertus 1er Cru 11%).

Type soil: the soil is poor and rocky, the temperature is ideal in summer (partly due to the micro-climate created by the local wind, the Ora del Garda): vines here still co-exist alongside olive groves.The valley is more open here and the excellent sun exposure allows the grapes to ripen to perfection.

Colour: attractive light gold.

Aroma: very pure nose showing white fruit, pastry and vanilla pod notes.

Tasting notes: the attack is lush and extremely refined and expressive with above-average aromatic persistency.

Serving suggestions: pair well with all foods.

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