Blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from a stellar vintage. Richness of the Pinot really shines, with the acid of the Chardonnay slicing right through. Pinot comes from the 1er Cru village of Cuis known mostly for its Chardonnay, thus "Paradoxe"
Blend of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from a stellar vintage. Richness of the Pinot really shines, with the acid of the Chardonnay slicing right through. Pinot comes from the 1er Cru village of Cuis known mostly for its Chardonnay, thus "Paradoxe"
1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2015
Gimonnet's Paradoxe features Pinot Noir two-to-one over Chardonnay. The result is an abundance of all things cherry, and most notably the pit. But cherry is only first layer of this jawbreaker of a Champagne. An enormously complex briny, flowery, yeasty, nutty, citrusy, umami, minty, toasty, creamy, peachy, and funky bubbly.
Gimonnet's Paradoxe features Pinot Noir two-to-one over Chardonnay. The result is an abundance of all things cherry, and most notably the pit. But cherry is only first layer of this jawbreaker of a Champagne. An enormously complex briny, flowery, yeasty, nutty, citrusy, umami, minty, toasty, creamy, peachy, and funky bubbly.
Mar 30th, 2017
Forward, fresh, crisp. I was expecting a little more flesh and density. Must be all that CH in the blend. Somewhat linear. Juicy and upfront palate followed by a mineral and textural finish. Bosc pears, apple skin, chalk, a little toast, starchy. 52% PN 48% CH 10/2014 disgorgement.
Forward, fresh, crisp. I was expecting a little more flesh and density. Must be all that CH in the blend. Somewhat linear. Juicy and upfront palate followed by a mineral and textural finish. Bosc pears, apple skin, chalk, a little toast, starchy. 52% PN 48% CH 10/2014 disgorgement.
Dec 2nd, 2016
Birthday bubbles to commemorate the twins' fourth birthday-
Me: "We have historically significant champagne tonight! This bottle was disgorged in October 2011!" Father: "Disgorged in October 2011, just like pregnant you!"
Birthday bubbles to commemorate the twins' fourth birthday-
Me: "We have historically significant champagne tonight! This bottle was disgorged in October 2011!" Father: "Disgorged in October 2011, just like pregnant you!"
Oct 30th, 2015
France
