Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2021 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon, ripe apple, white flowers, light brioche
Palate: ripe citrus, fine chalk, fresh acidity, long crisp finish
Gimonnet's vintage Premier and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and brioche, with ripe citrus, fine chalk and a long crisp finish.
What it pairs with
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Oysters
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Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters. -
Sole meuniere
Ripe citrus and chalk frame white fish. -
Goat cheese
White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.
How to serve Gimonnet Fleuron 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
Fleuron is Gimonnet's vintage Cote des Blancs Blanc de Blancs, drawing on the family's Premier and Grand Cru holdings for a riper, more structured expression than the Cuis cuvee.
- 1935: Gimonnet establishes its vintage Blanc de Blancs program
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Premier and Grand Cru Cote des Blancs Chardonnay, vintage
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
Frequently asked about Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
What does Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, lemon, ripe apple, white flowers, light brioche. On the palate, ripe citrus, fine chalk, fresh acidity, long crisp finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Gimonnet's vintage Premier and Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs: lemon and ripe apple over white flowers and brioche, with ripe citrus, fine chalk and a long crisp finish.
When should I drink Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Gimonnet Fleuron 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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