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Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Paradoxe 1er Cru Brut Champagne

9.248 ratings
9.326 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

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Matt Perlman
9.3

Toast and chalk

Toast and chalk

Nov 22nd, 2023
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Toasty. Nice time in the bottle. Belated thank you to Alex Fishman!

Toasty. Nice time in the bottle. Belated thank you to Alex Fishman!

1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2016
Isaac Pirolo
9.4

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
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

First time with this cuvee. I dig 🍾

First time with this cuvee. I dig 🍾

Dec 25th, 2016
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Happy rich buttery brioche and seawater

Happy rich buttery brioche and seawater

Mar 6th, 2016
Rachel Gendreau
9.1

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
Alejandro Medina
9.5

Vintage Champagne - 1er Cru - WHOA! This is excellent.

Vintage Champagne - 1er Cru - WHOA! This is excellent.

Jul 15th, 2015
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

9.8

Delicious with light bread notes in the nose and peaches on the palette.

Delicious with light bread notes in the nose and peaches on the palette.

Jan 15th, 2015
Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.7

Wonderful, fleshy, nutty, perfect acidity (thanks Alex)!

Wonderful, fleshy, nutty, perfect acidity (thanks Alex)!

Dec 27th, 2014
Austin Beeman
8.8

Lush and red fruits. Long caressing finish.

Lush and red fruits. Long caressing finish.

Dec 14th, 2014