COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
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 Chouilly Grand Cru 2016 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the Grand Cru village of Chouilly in Champagne. Produced by Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, this wine is part of the 'Special Club' selection, indicating it originates from the estate's most exceptional vineyard plots. The Gimonnet family has a long-standing history in Champagne viticulture, with a particular focus on Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. The vines used for this cuvée are notably old, contributing to the wine's character. The 2016 vintage is characterized by its ripe and concentrated profile while maintaining a sense of freshness.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines for this cuvée range from 1951 to 1991.
Fact 02
72% of Gimonnet's vines are over 30 years old.
Fact 03
This wine is Extra Brut, meaning very low dosage.
Fact 04
Bottled April 2017, disgorged April 2023.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Champagne is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the Grand Cru village of Chouilly. The grapes are vinified and then aged on lees for an extended period, a process that imparts complexity and texture. The wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle for its effervescence. Following aging, it is disgorged with a minimal dosage of 4g/L, classifying it as Extra Brut. The specific bottling date was April 27, 2017, and disgorgement occurred in April 2023.
