Pierre Gimonnet & Fils — Cuis 1er Cru

Cuis 1er Cru

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils | Blanc de Blancs

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils – Cuis 1er Cru. A Blanc de Blancs that belongs outdoors.

Why exactly this champagne? 100% Chardonnay from Cuis, one of the top Premier Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs Crystal clear freshness, with notes of green apples, lemon and white flowers The chalky minerality creates this wonderful tension that you just love Moderate dosage (about 6 g/l) – dry, but not bone dry.

In the glass? Lively, with good drive, but without aggressive acidity. The balance of freshness & elegance just works.

Excellent with grilled salmon with sharp-lemony broccoli and seasoned potatoes.

Tasting Notes

Crystal clear freshness with notes of green apples, lemon and white flowers, plus chalky minerality that creates tension. Lively in the glass with good balance of freshness and elegance, without aggressive acidity.

Details

Producer Pierre Gimonnet & Fils
Cuvée Cuis 1er Cru
Category Blanc de Blancs
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Terroir Premier Cru, Côte des Blancs
Style
Highlights 100% Chardonnay, chalky minerality, green apples & lemon, moderate dosage
Pairs with Cheese

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