Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Cuvee Gastronome Brut 2018 (750ML)

93 JD / 92 VM / 91 JS

The 2018 Champagne Cuvée Gastronome Brut has a bit sunnier feel, with primary fruit aromas of Williams pear, lime blossoms, candy, and green apple. The palate is full and rounded, with a coarser mineral texture throughout compared to the other cuvée. It has wonderful salinity and takes on a more savory expression that I find quite attractive. This feel slike it has the structure to carry on for 2-3 decades to come. - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2018 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Gastronome is a dense, powerful wine. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften, as some of the edges are pretty angular at this point. I very much like the depth and vinous intensity of the Gastronome in 2018. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile, mint and spice build into the deep, potent finish. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 7, 2022. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Cooked apples and pears with some chalk and stones on the nose, following through to a medium body with a rounded texture. Soft, yet freshness. Easy. Dosage 5g/L. Disgorged in April 2022. Drink now. - James Suckling