Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 'Millesime de Collection Vieilles Vignes de Chardonnay', Champagne, France 2009 1.5L La grange de l'oncle Charles while the finish is musky

while the finish is musky like the nose

blackberries and dried violets are what you’d first pick up on first here

creamy mousse caressing the finish

You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future

Without any treatment

Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 'Millesime de Collection Vieilles Vignes de Chardonnay', Champagne, France 2009 1.5L La grange de l'oncle Charles while the finish is muskyVery fresh with bundles of lemon and lime and beautiful chalky character. The low dosage makes it extra brut but that doesnt come across as it has so much fruit and ripeness mixed with lees character that builds up to some light custard layering. This feels young and vibrant with an exciting future. This is a good example showing how good one grape variety can be in a region.