Champagne Pierre Gimonnet & Fils 1er Cru Selection Belles Annees

A blending of recent good vintages, this young-tasting Champagne is at the delicious fruit stage. It is crisp, citrus-flavored and bright with fruitiness. As it develops, the more mineral texture will come through, giving a richer, impressive wine that retains a zesty character. Ideally wait a few months after purchase before drinking.

The third wine in the range is the NV Champagne Selection Belles Années Brut, which offers more rounded and fleshy aromas compared to the rest of the range. It is floral with toasted brioche and pear, and a bit more autolytic character. It is full upfront, though it quicky brings the house’s classically driven style back into focus. It has fine texture and is balanced, with more rounded charm. Drink over the next 15-20 years.

Fresh and floral, this finely balanced version offers a delicate mesh of ripe Honeycrisp apple, pickled ginger, blood orange sorbet and chalk set on a fine mousse. Disgorged February 2022. Drink now. 175 cases imported.