Pierre Gimonnet et Fils Blanc de Blancs Gastronome, Champagne, France 2018 Humberto candied lemon and some red

candied lemon and some red fruit characteristics shining through

this legendary Saint-Emilion in the making needs 5-7 years of bottle age and will keep for 3-4 decades

sweet spices and wild berries

this opens with aromas of red berry

Pierre Gimonnet et Fils Blanc de Blancs Gastronome, Champagne, France 2018 Humberto candied lemon and some redThe 2018 Champagne Cuve 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 cuve. It has wonderful salinity and takes on a more savory expression that I find quite attractive. 93 Pts Jeb Dunnuck