Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(approx. 25 Euros per bottle)
Located in Avize, the Champagne House of Michel Gonet cultivates a vineyard of 40 hectares, and sells around 150,000 bottles per year, following the traditional method.
Well-designed, elegant and festive look. Beautiful bottle reminiscent of the centenary of the Champagne Riots of 1911.
Appearance :
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Pale gold
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Bright and crystal clear
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Fine perlage
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Elegant and persistent bead
Nose :
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Elegant and charming, with a complexity that instantly
allures the taster
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Fanciful variation of citrus fruit aromas (lemon,
grapefruit), a beautiful expression of the Chardonnay, the sole varietal of
this cuvée, obtained from the noble terroir classified Grand
Cru of Oger and Mesnil sur Oger, and enchanting nuances of butter, brioche
and pastries obtained by patient ageing sur lattes (9 years)
· The nose then reveals notes of mango, mint, verbena, but also hazelnut, almond and lightly roasted peanut
Palate :
- Fresh
and mineral attack, thanks to the careful selection of the Cuvée,
first run wine obtained from the grape pressing, enhanced by a decidedly
low dosage, with 6g/L of sugar added at disgorgement
- Caressing
and creamy effervescence
- Revealing
the citrus fruits already perceived at the nose
- Gentle
finish, rich and ample, deliciously bitter
- Very good length on the palate
With this Cuvée Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésime 2002, Sophie Signolle, the producer, presents beautiful Champagne that expresses all the potential of the great 2002 vintage.
Drink as an aperitif, or why not during a meal, with
marinated salmon steak sprinkled with sesame seeds.
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