Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuis Blanc de Blancs 375ml

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James Halliday - Halliday Wine Companion

In these days of sharply rising prices, this family-run house offers great value thanks to its magnificent chardonnay vineyards. This is Gimmonet's entry-point wine, the bouquet of white flowers/apple blossom, the palate with elegance and balance, fruit finish fresh thanks to the modest dosage of 5.5g/l.

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Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

This delightful Blanc de Blancs marries excellent depth of character – all the citrus, crisp pear and floral aromas of chardonnay – with charm. Properly dry, but very harmonious, thanks to the excellent balance of citrusy freshness and creaminess. Long, clean finish, accentuated by the lively mousse. A cuvee of 2/3rds 2018 with a third of vintages between 2016 and 2011, disgorged in July, 2021.

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Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

With its crisp apple fruit and touch of citrus, this initially seems to be merely fruit. Then, slowly, richness and a sense of maturity emerge to create a wine that is complex, full and rich. Open this an hour before pouring.

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James Suckling

Subtle aromas of citrus fruit, pear, lemon curd and chalk. Fresh and crisp on the medium-bodied palate, with mineral notes and fine bubbles. Clean and balanced with a lot of freshness and vibrancy. Delicate, creamy aftertaste.

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James Suckling

A toasty style with slightly nutty, singed-bread aromas plus very intense white flowers reminiscent of linden trees. Light-bodied with crisp acidity, medium-sized bubbles and a leaner finish that’s elegant and floral.

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Falstaff

Light yellow-green with silver reflections and a lively delicate mousse. Fresh aromas of yellow apple and a touch of pear and lime zest, with a mineral undertone and some walnut. Medium-bodied, taut and racy in the mouth, with white fruit and a tight-knit emphatically salty style. An assemblage from seven vintages.

2010 - Decanter World Wine Awards

Award: Commended - DWWA 2010