Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

'Spécial Club' Brut

'Spécial Club' Brut

Pierre Gimonnet  Fils Spcial Club Brut
  • 100% Chardonnay
  • From 58% Cramant Grand Cru (Buissons, Bateau, Gros Mont, Champ du Prévôt), 27% Chouilly Grand Cru (Mont Aigu), 15% Cuis 1er Cru (Roualles, Croix-Blanche); Chalk
  • Yes malo
  • Fermented and aged in stainless steel
  • Aged 60+ months on the lees
  • Dosage: 5g/L

Info

Vintage:
2016
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Cote de Blancs
Variety:
Chardonnay
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle FR-KPG-40-16 6/750ml

Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2024-08-06
"This is showing fantastic aromatic complexity, exuding notes of walnut, quince, dried apricot, white cocoa and pastry. It's creamy, sleek and layered. Very soft and fine bubbles. Long, caressing and fresh finish. Disgorged in 2023. Dosage 4,5g/L. Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Cramant (58%) and Chouilly (27%) with wine from the 1er Cru village of Cuis (15%). Drink or hold."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
95
Date
2023-11-17
"Entirely Chardonnay and coming from the villages of Cramant, Chouilly, and Cuis, the shimmering yellow-golden 2016 Champagne Special Club Extra Brut is rounded and attractive with aromas of fresh baked croissant, honeyed green apple, and lemon bars. Approachable and medium-bodied, it fills the palate with an elegant mousse, a soft texture of citrus oil, and a clean, chalky finish. It's already showing balanced layers and classic charm with a promising ability to enjoy over the coming 12 or more years. Disgorged April 2023, it has the addition of 4 grams per liter dosage."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-01
"The 2016 Extra Brut Spécial Club Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay is a blend of Grand Cru parcels in Cramant and Chouilly and Premier Cru sites in Cuis. Bright and focused, with terrific depth, the 2016 is an absolute delight. Citrus peel, flowers, mint and chalk open first, followed by tropical overtones that give this an exotic flair. Open and approaching maturity, the 2016 is a wine to enjoy over the next few years. Tangerine oil and hazelnut traces linger. Dosage is 4 grams per liter. Disgorged: April, 2023."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-12-15
"Compact and well-integrated, this minerally Champagne shows racy acidity and intensity, with focus to the notes of crunchy green pear, preserved lemon, apple blossoms and blanched almond. Fine and creamy on the palate, but with a zesty energy as this expands through the finish. Disgorged April 2023. Drink now through 2036. 250 cases imported."

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