COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pierre Gimonnet Special Club Oger Grand Cru 2017 is a 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs) Champagne from the Oger Grand Cru appellation in the Côte des Blancs region. The Gimonnet family, with a long-standing history in Champagne winemaking, cultivates grapes from their own vineyards, including those in Oger. This wine carries the 'Special Club' designation, signifying its exceptional quality as recognized by the Club Trésors de Champagne. The Gimonnet estate is characterized by a significant percentage of old vines, contributing to the concentration and quality of their grapes.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced exclusively from Oger Grand Cru vineyards.
Fact 02
The Gimonnet estate boasts a significant proportion of old vines.
Fact 03
The 'Special Club' designation is awarded by the Club Trésors de Champagne.
Fact 04
This wine is 100% Chardonnay, a style known as Blanc de Blancs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pierre Gimonnet Special Club Oger Grand Cru 2017 is vinified from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by full malolactic fermentation. A key technique involves aging reserve wines in magnums under crown seals to preserve their freshness. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of over 60 months sur lattes. The dosage is Extra Brut, with a low level of residual sugar (around 4 g/L).
