Pierre Gimonnet et Fils 'Millesime de Collection Vieilles Vignes de Chardonnay', Champagne, France 2009 1.5L La grange de l'oncle Charles blackberries and dried violets are

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

with vivid cassis

while the finish is musky like the nose

bay leaf and a pinch of sea salt

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 blackberries and dried violets areVery 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.