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- Malolactic: Yes
- Monocru: Cuis
- Harvest: 100% 1996
- Côte des Blancs - Cuis Premier Cru
- Brut Nature
- Chardonnay 100%
It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, on its own or with a great Parmesan, truffle pecorino or truffle butter sandwiches.
Oysters (open sea), large shellfish (lobsters, lobsters), a salad of lemony shellfish, or more simply a one-sided bass as well as the roast squab.
The foam, pure white, occupies the entire surface.
Magnificent presentation for this wine which shows no sign of fatigue. Exceptional.
After aeration, the extreme distinction of the wine is characterized by delicate aromas of lemongrass, candied pineapple on a touch of coffee mocha.
Later still, the wine body becomes deeper, more adult, more serious with aromas reminiscent of hydrocarbons, morels or truffles.
The organic has completely given way to the mineral.
We can only be moved by such exemplarity.
The air resistance after 20 minutes in the flute is excellent and confirms the potential of this 1996 which will still accompany us for another ten years.
Lively and tense, upright, this wine is also tight and full.
Perfectly sculpted from initial impact to finish, it creates a lively feeling of purity.
With excellent persistence (more than 12 seconds), it is a continuation and offers delicate aromas of lemongrass.
Millésime 1996
Premier Cru
Jean-Luc Gimonnet
The nobility of its aromas and the finesse of its texture rank it among the great names of the appellation.
Passionate artisan and proud heir to a long dynasty of Vignerons, my loyalty to the terroir is not just a tradition, but a quest for authenticity that animates my work everyday.
The unique terroir of Cuis, with its predominance of chalk, is my canvas. It allows me to sculpt wines with a soul, creations that narrate the story of their origin with every sip. The aging process on lees, ranging from 7 years for our youngest Cuvées to over 20 years for the exceptional vintages, is a testament to patience and devotion. Each added year contributes to enriching their character, like a work of art that improves over time. For me, the creation of each Cuvée is comparable to haute couture: it requires not just thousands of hours of hard work, but also impeccable precision and creativity.
It's these moments of pure creation that fuel my passion and reinforce my commitment to excellence.
