Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Special Club Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay 2016 is a stunning blanc de blancs Champagne from old vines across Cramant and Chouilly grands crus with a lift of Cuis premier cru for extra energy. It is complex, incisive and deeply chalk‑driven – a serious grower Champagne that still feels inviting in the glass.skurnik+4

The bouquet weaves lemon zest, tangerine oil, orange blossom and fresh pear with chalk, sweet almond, white peach and a subtle brioche/pastry nuance. On the palate it is concentrated and precise, with high‑toned citrus, pear, quince and hints of guava riding over racy acidity, silky mousse and a long, chalky, iodine‑tinged finish. There is generosity and creaminess here, but the spine is all mineral finesse and extra‑brut cut.wineanorak+4

This 2016 Special Club Grand Terroirs de Chardonnay is perfect with oysters, scallops, tartare of kingfish or tuna, and fine poultry dishes with cream or truffle, and it shines as a top‑end aperitif. Enjoy it now for its layered depth and emerging toast, or cellar a further 5–8 years for more brioche and hazelnut complexity.