2008 Pierre Gimonnet Brut Millésimé Cuvée Special Club

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Score 94/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Nov 2019

This is in fact the Special Club bottling, designated as “Millesime de Collection”. A blend of Chardonnay from Cramant (54%), Chouilly (31%) and Cuis (15%), and also available in magnum. Pierre Gimonnet’s polished style combines with the vintage nicely. Mouth-watering acidity greets you on the attack, the tension continues through to mid-palate and beyond. The initial astringency has subsided a touch, and the fruit is starting to build. An embryonic Champagne that will take a decade to come around. Possibly the ultimate expression of vintage 2008 Chardonnay. Identical score in magnum. Tasted Nov 2019.

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Critic scores
97
97/100

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94
94/100

Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

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93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Mar 2018

A layered and intense Champagne with pie crust and lemons. Decadent and beautiful. Full and rich. An opulent and delicious style.

93 points
James Suckling
Score 93/100 · James Suckling, Jan 2017

A layered and intense Champagne with pie crust and lemons. Decadent and beautiful. Full and rich. An opulent and delicious style. Drink now.

93 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 93/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec 2016

Gimonnet's 2008 Brut Millésime de Collection Special Club is deep, powerful and beautifully textured from the very first taste. Dried pear, almond, spice and light honey notes fill out the wine's ample frame effortlessly, with expressive aromatic top notes that add brilliance as well as considerable nuance. Dosage is 4.5 grams per liter. Disgorged: January 2016. (AG)

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