M.S. Walker
Champagne Gonet-Medeville Brut 1er Cru Tradition NV 750ml
Champagne Gonet-Medeville Brut 1er Cru Tradition NV 750ml
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE
ORGANIC : Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
MED-FULL-BODIED, HONEYED ORCHARD FRUIT, TOASTED BRIOCHE, DRIED CITRUS RIND, SALTED ALMOND, NEUTRAL OAK
Xavier Gonet and Julie Médeville founded this estate in 2000. Xavier comes from a Champagne lineage rooted in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger; Julie's family owns Château Gilette in Sauternes. The Tradition cuvée is sourced primarily from Premier Cru Bisseuil, with parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Mareuil-sur-Ay completing the blend.
Sixty percent of the juice ferments in barrique bordelaise; the remainder in tank. No malolactic fermentation. Thirty-six months on second lees before disgorgement, and a final dosage of just 6 g/L. The result has more structure and complexity than its Premier Cru entry-level positioning suggests: textural, mineral, and persistent. Wine Advocate 92 pts.
PAIRINGS :
| Oysters on the half shell | mineral spine and saline edge mirror each other; acidity cuts the brine |
| Roast chicken with tarragon butter | barrel-fermented richness stands up to the fat |
| Aged Comté or Gruyère | the wine's toasted brioche and walnut notes echo the cheese's character |
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