TASTING NOTES
Lovely, classic Champagne nose, full of peach, ripe strawberries and brioche. Creamy and buttery on the tongue, with a vibrant citrus finish. Beautifully textured and well-balanced. In a word, delicious.Armit Wines
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CHAMPAGNE WINE REGION
It is said that a champagne bottle is popped open every second of the day somewhere in the world.
The last 20 years has seen unprecedented growth in export sales, led by the UK along with mergers and acquisitions of brands and estates by the big Champagne houses. Whilst auspicious brands as Dom Pérignon, Krug, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer's Cristal rightly command attention and respect, the very essence and spirit still remains with the growers and the quality of the vineyards.
Bottle 75cl £36.44
Case of 6 £218.58
Brut Reserve, Billecart Salmon
Bottle 75cl £36.44
Bottle 75cl £37.10
Case of 6 £222.62
TASTING NOTES
This crunchy, elegant Champagne is the ultimate expression of Geoffroy's prized Pinot. It wears its elegance with modesty, displaying a delicate golden delicious perfume combined with a superb lifted crunch. It is long and extremely textural but stand beautifully on its own as an aperitif. Armit Wines
more2011 Empreinte Brut 1er Cru, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £37.10
Bottle 75cl £39.00
Case of 6 £234.00
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3 £276.64
TASTING NOTES
The nose of this Champagne is a spring bouquet: rose, wild strawberry, raspberry and later blackberry, combine perfectly to offer the taster aromas, which would be unexpected in a normal rosé Champagne. The mouth follows on from the nose, with the structure of the Pinot Noir leaving at a convincing vinosity at the finish. By virtue of its freshness, this...
moreRosé de Saignée Brut 1er Cru, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £39.00
Bottle 75cl £40.62
Case of 6 £243.60
TASTING NOTES
This superb Blanc de Blancs from Gimonnet captures the true taste of this domaine in a single blend. Offering ample frut with lingering apple and pears, it has a creamy bead and fine chalk texture of mineral grip and character and possesses intense structural precision. Simply sumptuous.Armit Wines
more2010 Fleuron 1er Cru, Champagne Gimonnet
Bottle 75cl £40.62
Case 3 x 150cl £246.64
Bottle 75cl
Case of 6 £270.64
Pol Roger Brut Reserve, Pol Roger
Magnum 150cl £82.21
Bottle 75cl £42.12
Case of 6 £252.60
2014 Gastronome 1er Cru, Champagne Gimonnet
Bottle 75cl £42.12
Bottle 75cl £42.36
Case of 6 £254.10
2012 Oenophile non dosée, Champagne Gimonnet
Bottle 75cl £42.36
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Case of 3 £270.60
2009 Fleuron 1er Cru, Champagne Gimonnet
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Case of 3 £270.60
TASTING NOTES
Deliciously precise with high toned citrus fruit providing thrilling focus and definition. White flowers and crisp apple join the chorus, making this supremely refreshing as well as exceedingly moreish. This really speaks of the character of Cuis – the heart and soul of Gimonnet’s vineyard holdings. Presented in a special gift box.
more2008 Fleuron 1er Cru, Champagne Gimonnet
Magnum 150cl £90.20
Bottle 75cl £45.12
TASTING NOTES
From one of the very finest vintages of the past three decades this is already oozing with class and sensuous appeal. It is marvellously complex with ripe aromas of ripe orchard fruit and zesty citrus. The palate just continues the seduction with an array of flavours that reminds you why Champagne is one of the noblest wines of all.
more2008 Volupté Brut 1er Cru, Champagne Geoffroy
Bottle 75cl £45.12
Case 6 x 75cl £270.64
Magnum 150cl
Case of 3 £246.64
Pol Roger Brut Reserve, Pol Roger
Bottle 75cl £45.11
CHAMPAGNE WINE REGION
As important as the big name brands will continue to be, Champagne domaines such as Pierre Gimonnet epitomise the spirit and, above all, future for this region. It is worth remembering that there are over 300 villages and defined vineyard areas in Champagne but only 51 of these command Premier or Grand Cru status.
The region's name conjures up an immediate sense of celebration and joie de vivree, revered the world, with an image which the Champagne industry has promoted brilliantly for over a hundred years.