Champagne Gounel-Lassalle is located in the Montagne de Reims, in the 1er Cru of Chigny-les-Roses. The vineyard was founded in 1870, and was taken over by 4th generation Arnaud Gounel in the 2000s, with his wife Sophie Lassalle, who later joined him in 2016. In the cooperative until 2018, when they built their own cellar. They now run 5 hectares together, mainly planted with Pinot Meunier!
Presentation
Presentation
This cuvée expresses the aura of the estate, the entire vineyard and the character of the three grape varieties. This is the flagship of the Champagne house, expressing their spirit : free, adventurous and sending a message of the singularity of their heritage.
Terroir
From all plots - eroded chalk, loam and clay.
Winemaking
49% reserve wine (same basis as the blend)
Stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation done.
Low SO2 (29 mg/L)
Dosage : 0 g/L
Stainless steel tanks.
Malolactic fermentation done.
Low SO2 (29 mg/L)
Dosage : 0 g/L
Ageing
Aged "sur lattes" for at least 3 years.
Varietals
Pinot meunier : 63%
Chardonnay : 27%
Pinot Noir : 10%
Chardonnay : 27%
Pinot Noir : 10%
Specifications
Production volume : 9384 bottles produced
Advice
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Fine and lively bubbles, straw gold color.
Delicate notes : honeysuckle, apricot, blackcurrant, buttercup, soft chalk, acacia, apple-almond, pear-quince. Fresh aromas of raspberries and citrus is accented by honey, hazelnut and gingerbread. The attack is graceful and fresh; with a nod to rich and plump
fruits. Finish is persistent, rich and salty. This is a fresh and earthy wine.
Delicate notes : honeysuckle, apricot, blackcurrant, buttercup, soft chalk, acacia, apple-almond, pear-quince. Fresh aromas of raspberries and citrus is accented by honey, hazelnut and gingerbread. The attack is graceful and fresh; with a nod to rich and plump
fruits. Finish is persistent, rich and salty. This is a fresh and earthy wine.
Food pairings
Pumpkin soup and scallop, roasted cod fillet and parsnip purée, filet mignon of veal with reduced morel sauce, beef and shiitake cassolette, brie cheese from Meaux.
