Champagne Thienot

“Racy and Thrilling” Grand Cru Bland de Blancs

97 points and in stock!

A gem of a wine from a newer Champagne house with years of history behind them.

Alan Thienot established his Champagne House in 1985 for his children, Garance and Stanislas. With their contemporary perspective, they innovate and dare, working in synergy with the Chief Winemaker.

This creative vision, handed down from their father, shapes and enriches the work accomplished by the Thiénot family. For almost 20 years as a broker in Champagne, Alan Thiénot combed the region’s rolling hills in search of only the finest grapes for prominent, centuries-old Champagne Houses, and year after year honed his knowledge of the Champagne region. A family story with far-reaching roots, as his own father had previously managed Champagne Irroy, while his grandfather, a glassmaker, crafted high-quality bottles.

2010 Thienot La Vigne aux Gamins Blanc de Blancs Grands Crus

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97 DE

Racy and thrilling, this hits the spot in terms of direct and punchy yellow fruit flavours - lemon, grapefruit, orange and quince with a crisp texture and fine bubbles that fill the mouth. Such tension and precision. It has a sharp yet also mouthwatering acidity giving you a push pull of intensity and generosity. It's super dry and gives a raciness to the overall impression with very tiny hints of sweetness providing the round feel that's so appealing. Shines brightly and still feels so youthful, such a long ageing potential yet. I like the energy and the persistence here, it's clean and finessed. Not trying too hard but so easy to drink. 100% Chardonnay of white 90% comes from grands crus vineyards. Dosage 4g/L. Disgorged February 2022.-Georgina Hindle, Decanter

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2008 Thienot La Vigne aux Gamins Blanc de Blancs Grands Crus

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95 JS / 95 WE / 95 JD / 17 JR

Medium-bodied with aromas of dried lemon zest, white peach, toasted brioche, walnut and chamomile. It’s bright and tangy with very fine bubbles. Focused, fresh, complex and elegant - just what you want from a blanc de blancs. Structured and rich. Drink or hold. - James Suckling

This Champagne is sourced from the Grand Cru village of Avize on the Côte des Blancs. Fully mature while still textured, it offers white fruits, hints of toasted almonds and still shows strong minerality. Editors' Choice - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast

A gorgeous Champagne from this estate, the 2008 Champagne La Vigne Aux Gamins is 100% Chardonnay from a single parcel in Avize that saw 100% malolactic fermentation and 2.4 grams of dosage. This light gold-hued beauty has a classic nose of stone fruits, candied lemons, honeyed minerality, and brioche. Playing in the medium-bodied end of the spectrum, it has a balanced, elegant style, good acidity, and a layered, lengthy finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. It should drink nicely for another 15 years from cold cellars. - Jeb Dunnuck

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