The Fleuron 2017 cuvée, crafted by Olivier and Didier Gimonnet, showcases the best of the estate in a single vintage. By selecting the best of the year's production, the Gimonnet brothers have created a cuvée that offers unique harmony and balance.
For the 2017 vintage, the blend is made up of 74% Chardonnays from Grand Cru classified vineyards and 26% Premier Cru from the Côte des Blancs. The grapes from Chouilly (43.6%) bring fruit and elegance, those from Cramant (23.8%) add a touch of roundness, those from Oger (4.8%) offer a hint of spice, and the Chardonnays from the terroirs of Cuis (26%) and Vertus (6.2%) bring freshness and liveliness.
This cuvée is vinified and aged in stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the terroir, and malolactic fermentation is carried out to give the wine roundness and suppleness. The bottles are aged for four years in the cellars of the house and the wine is dosed at 5 g/L to preserve the characteristic style of Gimonnet and highlight its beautiful freshness.
The Fleuron 2017 has a golden color with bright highlights and fine, lively bubbles.
The first nose exudes beautiful notes of green apple, pear, yellow fruit, citrus, grapefruit, and lemon. Tertiary notes of brioche, toast, biscuit, almond, and hazelnut complete this beautiful bouquet.
On the palate, the Fleuron 2017 from Maison Pierre Gimonnet offers a beautiful attack, lively and frank. It is full-bodied with fruity aromas. The finish is tense, fresh and persistent.
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