Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Cuis 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blanc Chardonnay Champagne

9.192 ratings
9.138 pro ratings
Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Chris MacLean

Not the longest or most complex champagne but pointing out shortcomings is fairly challenging

Not the longest or most complex champagne but pointing out shortcomings is fairly challenging

Jul 9th, 2020
Josh Morgenthau

Bright! Green apple galore. Doughy. Some lime zest and green gooseberry. Developing minerality. Mousse could be finer, and needs more time in the cellar, but overall very good. Base ‘11 through ‘16, disgorged ‘18

Bright! Green apple galore. Doughy. Some lime zest and green gooseberry. Developing minerality. Mousse could be finer, and needs more time in the cellar, but overall very good. Base ‘11 through ‘16, disgorged ‘18

Jun 13th, 2020
Nate Wall

Winemaker at Troon Vineyard

9.4

Disgorgement 25 June 2018 dosage: 6 g/l. 100% Chardonnay. SO GOOD. Great biscuity, yeasty character with ripe fruit wrapped in acid. Yum.

Disgorgement 25 June 2018 dosage: 6 g/l. 100% Chardonnay. SO GOOD. Great biscuity, yeasty character with ripe fruit wrapped in acid. Yum.

Jan 1st, 2019
Willem Jan Withagen

Fine mouse fresh apple Nice brioche

Fine mouse fresh apple Nice brioche

Nov 10th, 2018
Jay Kline

From a half bottle. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Persistent mousse. Lovely notes of white peach, pear, brioche and chalky minerals. Super well balanced. Gimonnet rarely disappoints. A multi-vintage blend from 2010-2019. Disgorged May 31, 2021. Dosage 6 g/L.

From a half bottle. Popped and poured; no formal notes. Persistent mousse. Lovely notes of white peach, pear, brioche and chalky minerals. Super well balanced. Gimonnet rarely disappoints. A multi-vintage blend from 2010-2019. Disgorged May 31, 2021. Dosage 6 g/L.

1 person found it helpfulApr 16th, 2022
John Riddick

Absolutely love this. Tense and chalky, great mineral. Subtle biscuit note with lots of citrus.

Absolutely love this. Tense and chalky, great mineral. Subtle biscuit note with lots of citrus.

1 person found it helpfulJan 9th, 2022
Sipping Fine Wine

A true classic Blanc de Blancs, renowned for being well made, pale lemon, fine bubble flow and light mousse, aromas of fresh stone fruits, warm biscuits and hints of floral notes. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of white peaches and crisp apple with hints of citrus zest. Long finish ending with rich yeasty mineral character, a favorite.

A true classic Blanc de Blancs, renowned for being well made, pale lemon, fine bubble flow and light mousse, aromas of fresh stone fruits, warm biscuits and hints of floral notes. On the palate fresh fruit flavors of white peaches and crisp apple with hints of citrus zest. Long finish ending with rich yeasty mineral character, a favorite.

1 person found it helpfulDec 31st, 2021
Nico J. Snyman

375ml - Disgorged 2011 April 6th.

375ml - Disgorged 2011 April 6th.

Jan 26th, 2016
Nico J. Snyman

Disgorged April 2011.

Disgorged April 2011.

Jun 19th, 2015
Matthew Rose

Clean, bright, simple but elegant.

Clean, bright, simple but elegant.

Nov 18th, 2014