Pierre Gimonnet
Tradition combines elegance and finesse!
The Gimonnet family has been based in the village of Cuis on the northern Côte de Blancs since the mid-17th century and began growing grapes in 1750. Pierre Gimonnet set an important milestone when he began producing champagne under his own label in the 1920s. Didier and Olivier brought the estate to its current reputation and now their sons Pierre-Guillaume and Arnaud are taking over responsibility.
12 of the 30 hectares of vineyards are located in the Grand Cru villages of Cramant, Chouilly and Oger, the rest in Cuis and some in Vertus (both 1er Cru). For the Gimonnets, the preservation of old vines (50 years and more) is the key to high wine quality. The average age of its vines is 35 years, in the Grand Cru sites a large proportion are over 40 years old, two very old parcels can be found in Cramant (Fond du Bâteau, planted in 1911) and in Buissons (planted in 1913).
Although the estate has a high proportion of Grand Cru sites, the proportion of 1er Cru wines, particularly from Cuis, plays a very important role. With its freshness and acidity, Cuis is the ideal counterpart to the depth and richness of Cramant and Chouilly. All parcels are vinified separately and only steel tanks are used in order to obtain wines that are as straightforward and precisely vinified as possible, full of finesse and minerality.
Since 1982, some of the reserve wines have been bottled with a little sugar to create a slight perlage. This keeps the wines fresh. Didier: ‘When the wines are stored in bottles, they undergo a completely different development. In tanks, the wine oxidises much more quickly. In the bottle, we preserve the wine with 4 grams of sugar (and a little yeast). The wine remains much fresher over a longer period of time. The wine also gains in complexity.’ For some years now, single-vineyard wines have been produced, something that the younger generation has also been promoting.
The wines from Gimonnet are first and foremost pure, elegant and full of finesse, age incredibly well, yet are very individual and show the classic character of the northern Côte des Blancs.
Facts: R.M., Cuis, Côte des Blancs, 250,000 bottles/year, 28 ha., of which 11 are in Grand Cru sites in Cramant and Chouilly, 1 in Oger, the remaining 16 hectares in Premier Cru sites in Cuis.
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Capsules Earrings - Model Pierre Gimonnet
The Viennese artist Belinda Estl has created beautiful earrings from champagne capsules. This model is from the Capsules of the winemaker Pierre Gimonnet The article contains a pair of earrings.
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Brut DEMI (Half Bottle)
100% ChardonnayDosage 6g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsCuvée from 8 different vintagesDenise AUG25: Clear, fresh Blanc de Blancs with wonderful citrus aromas!Janne AUG25: Mineral Chardonnay paired with plenty of freshness. Notes of orange peel.
Content: 0.375 Liter (€66.40 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Brut
100% ChardonnayDosage 6g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsCuvée from 8 different vintagesNicola Oct25: yellow fruit, slim, smooth, pleasant, fresh and elegant, a perfect, unfussy aperitifDenise AUG25: Clear, fresh Blanc de Blancs with wonderful citrus aromas!Janne AUG25: Mineral Chardonnay paired with plenty of freshness. Notes of orange peel.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€55.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Brut Extra
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lAged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3 yearsCuvée from 5 different vintagesNicola Oct25: more grip, mineral, roasted aromas, bitter aromas, definitely more edgy than CuisTasting JUL21: Round, toasty flavours due to longer ageing, pleasant to drink yet still powerful and exciting
Content: 0.75 Liter (€59.87 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuvée Gastronome 2020
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Chouilly (Grand Cru), Cramant (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru) and Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 3 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€66.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Rosé de Blancs
92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir (Bouzy Rouge)Dosage 5g/lChardonnay from Cramant (Grand Cru), Chouilly (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru), Vertus (Grand Cru) und Cuis (Premium Cru) & Pinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 18 monthsNicola Oct25: Superbly balanced, so elegant, delicately fruity, balanced, everything perfectly in place, silky bubblesJudith MAY25: A very elegant champagne. Clear and incredibly glamorous. This could become one of my new favourite champagnes.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€67.87 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Oger Expression d'un Terroir
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Oger (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 2 yearsNicola Oct25: powerfully juicy, very long, nutty, intense, profoundJanne AUG25: Complex minerality paired with decent freshness. Calcareous terroir very clear and present, yet easily accessible. Subtle notes of marzipan.Luisa AUG25: Fresh, slightly tart minerality. Flavours of freshly harvested walnuts and lemon zest.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€69.20 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Fleuron Brut 2019
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Chouilly, Cramant, Oger (Grand Cru) & Cuis, Vertus (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: A particularly beautiful vintage, fantastic body, chocolate notes, intensity, balance, presence, really full of character, elegance, top-notch!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€78.53 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Oenophile 2018 Brut Nature
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Oger, Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 4 yearsNicola Oct25: more mineral than Fleuron, straightforward, cool, elegant and pure
Content: 0.75 Liter (€78.67 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Spécial Club "Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay" 2016
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: Great generosity, creaminess, depth, freshness, elegance
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Spécial Club 2018
100% ChardonnayDosage 5g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 4 yearsNicola Oct25: Super slim and straightforward, yet incredibly deep and precise. It then opens up, revealing a powerful spectrum of complex aromas that captivate and inspire.Didier Gimonnet: Cuis is the cradle of our family, 50% of our vines are located in this village. Our basic cuvée ’Cuis 1er Cru" has been around for over 100 years. That's why we decided to create a premium version from this village!Nicola APR23: Superbly long, generous but very elegant, very drinkable in a high-quality way, lots of citrus & light white fruits, crystal clear and pure in tone like all Gimonnet wines.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€104.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cuis Brut MAGNUM
100% ChardonnayDosage 6g/lFrom Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 2 yearsCuvée from 8 different vintagesDenise AUG25: Clear, fresh Blanc de Blancs with wonderful citrus aromas!Janne AUG25: Mineral Chardonnay paired with plenty of freshness. Notes of orange peel.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€61.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Oger Spécial Club 2015
100% ChardonnayDosage 4.5g/lFrom Oger (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsTasting JUN21: wonderfully chalky on the nose, subtle and unobtrusive aroma, no fruitiness. Clear and sparkling clean start, firm structure – but without excessive severity, deep, with plenty of body and power. Not for light drinkers, but for the advanced connoisseur who wants to taste the terroir in the glass.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€126.67 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Chouilly Spécial Club 2016
100% ChardonnayDosage 4g/lFrom Chouilly (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 4 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€132.67 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Spécial Club "Oenothek" 2006
100% ChardonnayDosage 4,5g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: 15 yearsTilman OKT25: Very fresh nose, hay, light honey notes on the palate, fresh nuts, slightly toasted, beautiful, precise acidity, wonderfully integrated. Extremely well matured!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€140.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Rosé de Blancs MAGNUM
92% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Noir (Bouzy Rouge)Dosage 5g/lChardonnay from Cramant (Grand Cru), Chouilly (Grand Cru), Oger (Grand Cru), Vertus (Grand Cru) und Cuis (Premium Cru), Pinot Noir from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 18 monthsJudith MAY25: A very elegant champagne. Clear and incredibly glamorous. This could become one of my new favourite champagnes.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Cramant Spécial Club 2017
100% Chardonnay100% Cramant Grand CruNorth of the Côte des BlancsOut of the 5 plots:40% "Terres des Buissons23% "Champ du Prévot ", " Grande plante " and " Croix "21% "Bauves10% "Au-dessus du Gros mont"6,6% "TerroirMalolactic fermentationMore than 4 years bottle agingDosage: 4g/lNicola Oct 25: Super elegantDidier Gimonnet: "More elegant, supple and deep - Our Spécial Club "CRAMANT GRAND CRU" is undoubtedly our "favorite". It is a blend of old vineyards (40 years old to over 100 years old) on this very special terroir, considered by all as one of the two greatest historic villages of the Côte des Blancs. Its silky texture, elegance and depth are unique. With 12 hectares of Grand Cru, we have never made a cuvée from 100% Grand Cru. Our philosophy of champagne making has always led us to add a touch of "Cuis 1er cru" to give freshness to our great vintages, because we prefer harmony to intensity. Since the 2012 vintage, we have decided to expand our range; the iconic "Grands Terroirs de Chardonnay" are complemented by 3 "Single Terroirs" in very limited quantities.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€145.33 / 1 Liter)
Pierre Gimonnet Millesime de Collection 2014 MAGNUM in wooden box
100% ChardonnayDosage 4.5g/lFrom Cramant, Chouilly (Grand Cru) & Cuis (Premier Cru)Aged in stainless steelBottle ageing: at least 5 yearsOld vines, some planted in 1911Tasting JUL21: very balanced, deep calm, great creaminess, very nutty finish, could drink forever
Content: 1.5 Liter (€131.33 / 1 Liter)