Thanks to Xiao P for sourcing this delicious bubbly & the nice photos!

Pierre Gimonnet ' Gastronome ' 2006 Blanc de Blancs Brut Premier Cru Champagne

100% Chardonnay; Grands Crus Cramant, Chouilly & Oger, lightened by Premier Cru Cuis.

* Demi-mousse of 4 atmospheres bottle pressure -- gastronomic partner, hence the name of cuvee.   

Tasted in June, 2013

We bought two bottles from the same source. The other bottle tasted three months ago showed premature 'age' -- frustrating! But luckily, this bottle is on excellent form & outperforms our expectation!

Pale lemon with silvery highlights. Creamy mousse.

Intense & expressive aromas immediately show the puissance: lily of the valley, Williams pear, dusty mineral, fresh toast & nectar. This is serious stuff!

Dense & complex entry echoes the nose. The mid palate is satisfyingly fleshy & sensually sleek. Impressive length, with detailed finale. The gentle, cushiony mousse (great idea of demi-mousse here) further enhances the creamy delicacy. And the acidity is agreeable to most...

A smart marriage of expression & delicacy, of substance & refinement. 

Delicious & stylish. A good value Blanc de Blancs, which is hard to resist!