Pierre Gimonnet Gastronome Blanc de Blancs Brut 2018
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100% Chardonnay. Village/vineyard: 43.5% Cramant Grand Cru (Bateau, Buissons, Bauves, Champ Prévôt), 24.5% Chouilly Grand Cru (Montaigu), 2% Oger Grand Cru, 30% Cuis 1er Cru (Roualles and Croix Blanche). Chalk soils. Elevage in stainless steel. aged sur latte for 45+ months.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2018 Champagne Cuvée Gastronome Brut has a bit sunnier feel, with primary fruit aromas of Williams pear, lime blossoms, candy, and green apple. The palate is full and rounded, with a coarser mineral texture throughout compared to the other cuvée. It has wonderful salinity and takes on a more savory expression that I find quite attractive. This feel slike it has the structure to carry on for 2-3 decades to come. Best after 2022.
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Vinous
The 2018 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Gastronome is a dense, powerful wine. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften, as some of the edges are pretty angular at this point. I very much like the depth and vinous intensity of the Gastronome in 2018. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile, mint and spice build into the deep, potent finish. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 7, 2022.
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