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
Location
Les Agneaux
Terroir
Dry chalk and clayey colluvium.
Winemaking
In oak casks (10 hectors) and barrels (2.28 & 4.00 hectors), blocked malolactif fermentation, low SO2 (51 mg/L), stirred 3 times.
Zero dosage
Zero dosage
Ageing
Aged on lath for at least 3 years.
Varietals
Pinot Noir : 52%
Chardonnay : 48%
Chardonnay : 48%
Specifications
Advice
Serving
8/10°C
Tasting
The attack is short and gradually rises in the mouth to take on its fullness. Rich, fresh, creamy, we find the lemon, the pomelo all in greediness. The fruit and minerality merge with the oak showcasing the purity of the terroir. This makes to appreciate the character and the greediness of the which are expressed with precision, purity and great sapidity. The full and harmonious finish soars on the palate, for a definite gastronomic pleasure.
Food pairings
Breton lobster au gratin with lobster butter, rice risotto
Pork loin confit, onion and potato puree
Mushroom Risotto and Parmesan
Veal Tournedos, butternut squash with hazelnut and truffle slivers
Grilled Lamb Chops and golden turnips
+ Maroilles cheese
Pork loin confit, onion and potato puree
Mushroom Risotto and Parmesan
Veal Tournedos, butternut squash with hazelnut and truffle slivers
Grilled Lamb Chops and golden turnips
+ Maroilles cheese
