Pierre Gimonnet Champagne BdB 1er Cru Extra Brut NV CRV On arrival at our lodges

On arrival at our lodges (wine cellars) in Oporto from the Upper Douro vineyards

raspberry and later blackberry combine perfectly to offer aromas

L'Échappée Belle means something like 'the great escape

dried apricots

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Pierre Gimonnet Champagne BdB 1er Cru Extra Brut NV CRV On arrival at our lodgesPierre Gimonnet is one of the masters of Chardonnay in Champagne, crafting elegant and terroir expressive wines from his Premier Cru vineyards in the Cte des Blancs. His *Extra Brut* cuve is a precise and mineral driven Blanc de Blancs, aged extensively on the lees to build texture while maintaining vibrant acidity. The nose is pure and fresh, with notes of lemon zest, green apple, and white flowers, evolving into subtle nutty and brioche tones. The