The 2020 Gastronome cuvée from Champagne Pierre Gimonnet is a cuvée specifically designed for aperitifs. It is an extremely refined champagne with a delicate mousse and great freshness. It is a cuvée that awakens the taste buds before sitting down to eat.
The production of Pierre Gimonnet's Gastronome 2020 champagne
The 2020 Gastronome champagne is made from 100% Chardonnay, mainly from the grands crus of the Côte des Blancs. This 2020 vintage expresses all the subtlety of iconic terroirs such as Cuis 1er Cru, Cramant Grand Cru, Chouilly Grand Cru, and Oger Grand Cru. The 2020 harvest was particularly marked by favorable weather conditions, with balanced temperatures, resulting in grapes of optimal ripeness and beautiful acidity.
Vinification involves fractional pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in vats for eight months, then aged on lees in the bottle for over three years, giving the cuvée structure and complexity. This cuvée is then dosed at 5 g/L, a light dosage that preserves all the purity of the Chardonnay.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The 2020 Gastronome cuvée has a beautiful pale yellow color with golden highlights that evoke the elegance of its terroir.
Nose
On the nose, the champagne reveals aromas of fresh citrus fruits, accompanied by subtle floral notes and white fruits such as pear and apple.
Palate
On the palate, the attack is lively, marked by remarkable finesse of bubbles. The cuvée is distinguished by a creamy texture and a beautiful length on the finish, reminiscent of citrus and dried fruit notes.
Serving suggestions
- Cheese gougères
- Smoked salmon on rye toast
- Marinated shrimp skewers
- Turbot fillet with lemon sauce
- Risotto with asparagus and parmesan shavings
- Free-range chicken with cream
- Lemon and basil sorbet
- Thin apple tart
- Almond and orange zest cake
The price of the 2020 Gastronome cuvée from Champagne Pierre Gimonnet
The price of a bottle of the 2020 Gastronome cuvée is 45,95 £GB. This price reflects the exceptional quality of the Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, the precision of the winemaking process, and the attention paid to prolonged aging on lees, which gives this cuvée its characteristic finesse.
Reviews of the 2020 Gastronome cuvée from Pierre Gimonnet
Champagne lovers appreciate the finesse of the bubbles, the perfect balance between freshness and complexity, and the beautiful length on the palate of this cuvée. To discover other reviews, visit Reviews of the 2020 Gastronome cuvée from Champagne Pierre Gimonnet.
Storing this champagne
For optimal storage, the Gastronome 2020 champagne should be kept in a cellar at a constant temperature between 42°F and 50°F. It can be stored for 5 to 8 years, during which time it will continue to gain complexity and aromatic depth.
The Pierre Gimonnet style
Pierre Gimonnet's style is characterized by the purity of Chardonnay, the finesse of the mousse, and great elegance. This champagne perfectly reflects this signature style. It is a beautiful embodiment of the soul of the Côte des Blancs.
