Gimonnet-GonetChampagne, France
Why you'll love it
This is the first Blanc de Noirs produced by Gimonnet-Gonet, showcasing their expertise in crafting high-quality Grower Champagne. Made from 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier, with a significant portion of Grand Cru fruit, it offers exceptional value, rivaling...
Gimonnet Gonet Champagne Blanc de Noirs L'Étonnant NV is a rich and expressive Champagne, offering aromas of baked apple, ripe citrus, cherry, and brioche. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet elegant, with a harmonious balance of richness and brightness. The wine's structure and depth are complemented by a velvety mouthfeel and a persistent finish.
This Champagne pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes, including fish, seafood, poultry, and even red meat. Its full-bodied nature and elegant style make it an excellent apéritif, while its versatility allows it to complement hearty meals and festive occasions.
Best known in Champagne, England
One of the three main grapes of Champagne, alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It adds fruit, softness and early approachability to the blend. Increasingly made into still and sparkling wines in its own right, including in England.
Best known in Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand
The great red grape of Burgundy. Cherry, raspberry, earthy and floral notes, with silky tannins and fresh acidity. Notoriously hard to grow well, but capable of extraordinary elegance, and a key grape in Champagne and English sparkling wine.
France
The world's greatest sparkling wine region, by some distance. Chalk soils, cool climate and centuries of expertise combine to create wines of extraordinary finesse and complexity. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier in various combinations; from the non-vintage everyday to the prestige cuvée extraordinary.
Champagne, France
A grower Champagne house working Grand Cru Chardonnay on the chalk of the Côte des Blancs, in a precise, mineral style. Love Wine stocks four, including L'Identité from old vines across Oiry, Chouilly and Cramant, and their first Blanc de Noirs.
More from Gimonnet-Gonet →L'Étonnant is crafted from grapes sourced from the Vallée de la Marne, specifically the municipalities of Troissy and Vincelles. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks and is aged on the lees for at least 24 months, enhancing its complexity and texture. With a dosage of around 5g/L, it strikes a perfect balance between richness and freshness, embodying the distinctive character of the region.
If you like these, you'll love this: If you're a fan of rich and expressive Champagnes like Bollinger Special Cuvée or Egly-Ouriet Brut Tradition, L'Étonnant will resonate with you. Its depth, complexity, and exceptional value make it a compelling choice for those seeking a memorable Champagne experience.
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