KPG-5
Champagne Rose Brut ‘Rose de Blancs’, P. Gimonnet et Fils
| Cépages: 93% Chardonnay, 7% Pinot Noir |
| Assemblage: 2015 base with reserves from 2010-2014 |
| Vineyard/Village: 93% Cote des Blancs (15% Cramant Grand Cru, 26% Chouilly Grand Cru, 15% Oger Grand Cru, 33% Cuis 1er Cru, 4% Vertus 1er Cru), 7% Bouzy Grand Cru Rouge |
| Malo: yes |
| Elevage: Stainless steel |
| En Tirage Aging: 24 months |
Producer:
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Cote de Blancs
Variety:
Blend- Champagne
Color:
Rose
Case Pack:
12
Bottle Size:
750
Import Partner:
Terry Theise
UPC:
3-490920-000155
Tasting Notes
Again this is the Gastronome assemblage with 8% Bouzy Pinot Noir (’14 and ’13). The balance—92% is 2014, and consists of 25.5% Chouilly (from the great Montaigu), 16.5% Cramant, 10% Oger, 9% Vertus and 32% Cuis (Croix Blanche, the most Riesling/Chenin like of the Cuis parcels). Disgorged 11/2016, it’s remains a stylish gauzy Rosé that seeks to be delicate but is almost too expressive (!); the silvery herbal mineral lunges ahead of the pink fruit, which emerges on the finish and in the empty glass. I love it now, and wonder where it’ll go. —Terry TheisePOS Resources
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Parker
Score:
90
Date:
2015-11-02
Spectator
Score:
90
Date:
2013-11-01
Review:
Lightly chalky in texture and dry, featuring a subtle mesh of white cherry, dried currant, ground anise and smoky mineral flavors. Shows a pleasant astringency on the finish, with cherry pit and almond skin notes. Drink now through 2016. -A.N.
Tanzer
Score:
92
Date:
2013-12-20
Review:
(90% chardonnay and 10% pinot noir, was aged on its lees for 18 months and disgorged in June, 2013): Pale orange-pink. High-pitched, mineral-laced aromas of redcurrant and strawberry, with sexy floral and Asian spice notes building with air. Tangy and precise, offering intense red fruit and floral pastille flavors and a touch of bitter quinine. Closes precise and very long, with impressive vivacity and a hint of dusty minerals.
