Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Cuvée Paradoxe 1er Cru Brut Champagne

9.226 ratings

9.111 pro ratings

France

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

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, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Justin Timsit, MS

Wine Director, The Rittenhouse

9.5

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

8.9

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

Winemaker La Crema

9.2

Absolutely rocking vintage bubbles for a great price.

Absolutely rocking vintage bubbles for a great price.

Mar 13th, 2016

9.1

Just the perfect thing for Christmas. Ripe and robust style.

Just the perfect thing for Christmas. Ripe and robust style.

Dec 25th, 2015

Daniel McGeough

9.0

Mmmm...

Mmmm...

Mar 13th, 2015

Beautiful pure and precise. Lots of citrus zest and wet crushed rock. Lovely. #gimmonet #1ercru #growerbubbles #rm #paradoxe

Beautiful pure and precise. Lots of citrus zest and wet crushed rock. Lovely. #gimmonet #1ercru #growerbubbles #rm #paradoxe

Feb 28th, 2016

9.4

Outstanding 🍾👊🏻

Outstanding 🍾👊🏻

Jan 21st, 2019

Anthony Libutti

9.0

Fruit forward with more bruised red apple notes than I usually like.

Fruit forward with more bruised red apple notes than I usually like.

Apr 4th, 2016

9.3

Big and rich in a semi-oxidative style. Tremendous mousse with great cut

Big and rich in a semi-oxidative style. Tremendous mousse with great cut

Jan 21st, 2016

Anthony Lombardi

9.4

Crisp & tasty. Hitting all high notes on Thanksgiving dinner. Just loved every drop.

Crisp & tasty. Hitting all high notes on Thanksgiving dinner. Just loved every drop.

Nov 27th, 2015