A Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from Jean Gimonnet, the 2012 Origine expresses the precision and mineral clarity of the Côte des Blancs, shaped by extended lees ageing and the purity of 100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes:
Pale gold in the glass with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is refined and evolving, opening with citrus zest, yellow flowers such as mimosa, and soft almond, before developing into more complex layers of apricot, peach and subtle brioche. With time in the glass, further nuance emerges: tangerine peel, honeyed grain and a gentle minty lift over a distinctly chalky mineral core. The palate is elegant and finely structured, showing racy acidity and a precise balance between freshness and subtle richness. Flavours of citrus, orchard fruit and toasted almond unfold into a long, poised finish marked by saline minerality and fine tension.
Winemaking:
Produced exclusively from Chardonnay grown in Premier Cru vineyards in Cuis, at the heart of the Côte des Blancs. The Gimonnet family, established in Champagne since the 18th century and formally as a domaine since 1935, specialise in Blanc de Blancs expressions that highlight terroir, finesse and minerality. This vintage is vinified using traditional Champagne methods with extended lees ageing to build depth and complexity, and is finished in an Extra Brut style with a low dosage of around 4 g/l to preserve purity and structure.
Food Pairing:
A refined Champagne suited to more gastronomic pairings, including scallops, lobster, oysters, roast poultry with delicate sauces, and aged hard cheeses. Also excellent as a celebratory aperitif, where its precision and finesse can be fully appreciated.
ABV: 12.5%
