Gonet-Medeville Champagne Grand Cru Champ d’Alouette Extra Brut 2007
An intricate bouquet of crisp white fruits, featuring apple and nectarine, complemented by delicate floral hints of honeysuckle and orange blossom. The exceptionally fine bubbles enhance its refined and creamy texture. On the palate, you’ll find a vibrant blend of lemony freshness with a hint of compote-like richness. The finish is lively, extending over a saline and iodised structure.
$1,285
The vintage
Winery
Champagne Gonet-MedevilleAppellation & Region
Champagne Grand CruBlend
100% ChardonnaySoil
ChalkAlcohol Content
13%Vineyards & Vinification
100% Chardonnay. Grapes from Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru. It is usually blended for Cuvée Théophile and is vinified separately only in the best vintages. Xavier and Krug are the only two houses to own vineyards in this site.
Bottled in May 2008; fermented and aged 6 months in older barrels; no malolactic fermentation; aged 14 years on lees; disgorged in May 2022; 2g/L dosage.
In the press
Tyson Stelzer – The Champagne Guide (Jul 2024) | 94 points
“This is a rich and generous take on the 2007 harvest in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, boasting a full straw-yellow hue that anticipates voluptuous complexity. At 16 years of age it relishes in the bountiful flavours and textures of barrel maturation and long lees age, with a creamy, buttery softness that reflects depth of allusions of crème pâtissière, honey on toast, fruit mince spice, tarte tatin and preserved lemon. Yet for all this it upholds accurate precision of lemon, ripe peach and white nectarine.
The house style of blocking malolactic fermentation works to strong effect here, the tangy acidity of the season uniting with the chalk minerality of the village to set out a long finish of energy and cut, preserved in its full tension thanks to miniscule dosage. Impressive now, with no suggestion of fading any time soon! Tasted in 2023″
Wine Spectator | 93 points
“Features hints of white blossoms and truffle that serve as aromatic accents for the flavors of macerated raspberry and peach fruit, chopped almond, spun honey and sambuca liqueur set on a fine, zesty bead. Buoyant acidity and a chalky underpinning drive the lively finish. Disgorged September 2021. Drink now through 2027.”
The Winery
Champagne Gonet-Medeville stands out for its exceptional quality and dedication to traditional winemaking methods. Exclusively cultivating Grand Crus and Premier Crus with a focus on small production, the house produces elegant and refined Champagnes that reflect the unique terroir of the region.
Known for their precise blending techniques and extended aging on lees, Gonet-Medeville Champagnes offer a perfect balance of freshness, complexity, and finesse, making them a favourite among connoisseurs worldwide.
Julie and Xavier Gonet-Medeville are renowned winemakers who have established themselves as pioneers in the wine industry. Hailing from prestigious winemaking families, their passion for crafting exceptional wines is evident in every bottle they produce.
