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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon, ripe apple, white flowers, light brioche
Palate: ripe citrus, yellow plum, underlying minerality, crisp dry finish
A pure Premier Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and light brioche, the palate bringing ripe citrus and yellow plum with underlying minerality and a crisp dry finish.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Crisp minerality meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Sole meuniere Ripe citrus and chalk frame delicate white fish.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gimonnet's Cuis Premier Cru is a fresh, non-oaked Blanc de Blancs from the family's extensive Cote des Blancs holdings around Cuis, Cramant and Chouilly.
- 1935Gimonnet begins estate bottling its Cote des Blancs Chardonnay
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Premier Cru Cuis Chardonnay, fresh non-oaked style
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
Frequently asked about Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
What does Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, lemon, ripe apple, white flowers, light brioche. On the palate, ripe citrus, yellow plum, underlying minerality, crisp dry finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. A pure Premier Cru Cuis Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and light brioche, the palate bringing ripe citrus and yellow plum with underlying minerality and a crisp dry finish.
When should I drink Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
Drink now to 6 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Crisp minerality meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Gimonnet Cuis 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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