Champagne Philippe Gonet Ter Noir Brut NV
Founded in 1830, Champagne Philippe Gonet is located in the heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Pierre, and his sister Chantal, embodie the 7th generation. The 20 hectares of the family's vineyards are spread out on 35 plots planted in 8 different villages. The Philippe Gonet style combine minerality and pleasure. Our vines all benefit of the legendary terroir of a limestone subsoil, rich in fossils, 40 meters deep, formed more than 100 million years ago. This soil is worked with no insecticide, no herbicide and bio fertilizers.
Pale yellow, the prologue is slow and abundant and make a nice creamy line from the bottom. The nose is dominated by white fruits like appellant pear, opens on almond notes and grilled almond with hints of dry apricots slightly cocoated. The mouth is tender and round, lives a sensation of smoothness and silky texture of the small peach. The raspberry dominate the fresh and long finish like a pad.
This more generous blend comes from the three classical Champagne grape varieties. The first third comes from “Le Champ de la Truie” section of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, planted in Chardonnay. The second third comes from the terroir called “Le Tertre,” planted in Pinot Noir, in the area of Montgueux. The last third comes from the parcel “Le pré des vallées,” planted with Pinot Meunier, in the soil of Monthodon. This cuvée is supple and round. It reveals a beautiful fruit complexity and a real depth. The finish is fresh and silky.
Dosage: Brut 3g/L
Ageing: No malolactic, 6 months in oak foudre (6000L) plus 5 years on lies
Blending: 2012, 2013, 2014
Bottling: 2015
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal Composition | Equal Parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier |
| Appellation | Champagne |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Wine Style | Brut |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | FRANCE |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | Yes |
