2019 Champagne Pierre Gimonnet Cuvee 'Paradoxe' Brut 1er Cru
From: Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceBlend: 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay Taste: “The 2019 Champagne Cuvée Paradoxe Brut is, as the name suggests, a departure from the house range, coming in as 90% Pinot Noir from Aÿ and the rest Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. On opening, it displays a deeper straw hue, although it’s not over extracted. Aromas open to blackcurrant, brioche, rosemary, and crushed stone, and on the palate the wine is medium to full-bodied and ripe with a grapefruit citrus tone, an expanding mousse, and a long finish that closes with a savory flourish. This lovely wine retains the elegance of the Gimmonet range. Drink 2024-2034.” 93 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Nov 2023) "Well-honed acidity provides linear drive and fine definition, cutting a swathe through the creamy mousse and layered flavors of crŠme de cassis, whole-grain toast and creamed apple, backed by hints of ground ginger, cardamom and white pepper. Fresh and minerally on the finish. Pinot Noir