A Poetic Journey: Champagne Gonet-Medeville x Jiangnan Cuisine

Last Thursday, we hosted an extraordinary evening where the refined finesse of Jiangnan cuisine met the grower-focused artistry of Champagne Gonet-Medeville. It was a night of storytelling through the glass, where each cuvée beautifully echoed the delicate flavours on the plate.

The evening’s tasting journey opened with the crisp Tradition and the expressive Blanc de Noirs, setting a vibrant and structured tone that perfectly introduced the house style. A true standout was the rare 2009 Cuvée Théophile, which captivated our guests with its incredible maturity and layers of complexity. To further showcase the versatility of Champagne’s terroir, we also explored the Grand Cru Côteaux Champenois Athénaïs—a remarkable still wine that offered a unique and elegant perspective on the region’s artistry.

A Collaborative Experience

It was our absolute honour to share this experience with guests from OCC HK (Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne). This evening was made possible through the thoughtful co-curation with our local partner, Two More Glasses, and the culinary team at Academia, whose bespoke menu brought every pairing to life.

Wine selection:

🥂 Gonet-Médeville, Premier Cru Tradition Brut N/V
70% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier. Beautiful notes of citrus and peach, honeysuckle, accented by delicate brioche. Crisp and refreshing, with a long, savoury finish showing hints of yeasty bread and gentle spice.

🥂 Gonet-Médeville, Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut N/V
100% Pinot Noir. Salmon-pink hue. Appealing bouquet of crisp golden orchard fruit, honeycomb, warm biscuits and dried white flowers. Broad and vinous, with ripe but racy acids, good depth at the core and a delicate mousse.

🥂 Gonet-Médeville, Grand Cru Rosé Extra Brut N/V
70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Notes of small red fruits, blood orange, and pastries, accompanied by a subtle touch of flint. Very fine bubbles and a structured mouthfeel, with brilliant persistence.

🥂 Gonet-Médeville, Grand Cru “Théophile” Extra Brut 2009
60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir. A harmonious and faithful reflection of the warm 2009 vintage, now showing accomplished maturity. The nose opens expansively with roasted pineapple, yellow peach, strawberry jam, and lemon curd, layered with nuances of honey, saffron, and nutmeg. The pleasure continues on the palate, where mineral notes emerge alongside hints of plum, vanilla, hazelnut, and white flowers. The mousse is refined and sophisticated, with impressive intensity and concentration, leading to a remarkably long, elegant finish.

🥂 Gonet-Médeville, Coteaux Champenois GC Ambonnay Cuvée ‘Athenais’ 2022 
100% Pinot Noir, comes from the chalky soils in Ambonnay, whose vines were planted in 1905.
A beautiful, intense ruby colour from which generous notes of red and black fruits, cherry, and cocoa emerge. The palate reveals a lovely body structured by velvety tannins and some noble bitterness on the finish.