Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Expression D'Un Terroir Oger Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

9.214 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Oger, Côte des Blancs, 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
Martin Bergo

Bee hive dive: Hoooney galore.

Bee hive dive: Hoooney galore.

Jul 30th, 2022
Jay Kline

While Gimonnet has maintained Grand Cru holdings for decades, they have historically blended GC with 1er Cru, feeling better balance was achieved that way. I’ve never been one to argue that approach because the results have always been delicious, at least to my palate. However, Gimonnet broke tradition about ten or so years ago when they started bottling this single GC expression from Oger where they have about 1ha of Chardonnay. This bottle, disgorged in 2017, is like a laser beam of lemon, grapefruit and minerals and a perfect choice for a lazy weekend lunch with our hot ham and cheese croissants. Pound for pound, and in terms of availability (at least in my market) I’ve got to say that Pierre Gimonnet is one of the best growers out there.

While Gimonnet has maintained Grand Cru holdings for decades, they have historically blended GC with 1er Cru, feeling better balance was achieved that way. I’ve never been one to argue that approach because the results have always been delicious, at least to my palate. However, Gimonnet broke tradition about ten or so years ago when they started bottling this single GC expression from Oger where they have about 1ha of Chardonnay. This bottle, disgorged in 2017, is like a laser beam of lemon, grapefruit and minerals and a perfect choice for a lazy weekend lunch with our hot ham and cheese croissants. Pound for pound, and in terms of availability (at least in my market) I’ve got to say that Pierre Gimonnet is one of the best growers out there.

Apr 20th, 2020
romo

Low carbonation make nice.

Low carbonation make nice.

Jul 3rd, 2024
Yuanbo Liu

Apples and florals

Apples and florals

Jul 7th, 2016
Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

Bob had this a year ago

Bob had this a year ago

Sep 17th, 2023
Gilbert Lara Jr

Gilbert had this 7 years ago

Gilbert had this 7 years ago

Apr 8th, 2018
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.6

jesus had this 7 years ago

jesus had this 7 years ago

Jan 4th, 2018
Jenna Congdon

Sales Wine Wise/The Vienna Wine Co.

9.2

Jenna had this 11 years ago

Jenna had this 11 years ago

May 7th, 2014
Peter Zandbergen

Peter had this 2 years ago

Peter had this 2 years ago

Jan 28th, 2023
Theis Fjord

Theis had this 6 years ago

Theis had this 6 years ago

Jul 24th, 2018