Champagne Gimonnet Gonet 2018er Identite Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru, Extra brut

The vintage Champagne from this house comes exclusively from the Grand Cru villages of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Cramant. On the palate, it is very mineral and dry, with aromas of brioche and roasted hazelnuts, and a long finish. Grand Cru Chardonnay Champagne at its finest. Born from two scions of renowned winemaking families on the Cote des Blancs, Anne Gonet and Philippe Gimonnet founded their own Champagne house, Gimonnet-Gonet, in 1986. Starting with 5 hectares, the family now owns 13.5 hectares, 6 of which are located in the best Grand Cru vineyards of the Cote des Blancs in the villages of Mesnil-sur-Oger, Chouilly, Cramant, and Oger. Since 2012, their son Charles has continued to manage the estate in the established style. The vines are at least 40 years old, all wines are fermented in stainless steel tanks, and aged on the lees for 3 to 6 years, depending on the quality. All Champagnes exhibit the minerality and salinity typical of the Cote des Blancs. They need time to breathe and should be drunk from large glasses. Only then will they fully reveal their character.