Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Brut Selection Belles Annees 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
Belles Annees was first created for America, a blend of different vintages of Gastronome with significant amounts of reserve vintages to create more complexity and body. A slightly lower pressure produces less bubbles, making for a more vinous, accessible and food-friendly style. It’s powerful by elegant Gimonnet standards, with ripe peach, preserved lemon, rich mixed spice and baked apples giving the impression of development. It closes with the classic mineral texture that Gimonnet strives to uphold with a long, dry, salty mineral finish.$46 at 1st Choice.
By Tyson Stelzer
07 Feb 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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