GONET-MÉDEVILLE Tradition Brut 1er Cru NV vs L’HÊTRE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £43.95 | £43.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Style | Other | Other |
| Grape | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier | Merlot, Cab Franc |
| Region | — | Bordeaux |
| ABV | 13% | 14.5% |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
GONET-MÉDEVILLE Tradition Brut 1er Cru NV
70% chardonnay, 30% pinot noir, 5% meunier; 80% Bisseuil, 15% Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, 5% Mareuil-sur-Aÿ; 80% 2019 base vintage; 10% vinified in old casks; bottled April 2020; disgorged January 2023; 4g/L dosage; 30,000 bottles. <br> A chardonnay lead is unexpected for a cuvée centred firmly on the premier cru of Bisseuil (between Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Tour-sur-Marne), but the result is compelling, projecting the elegance and purity of both the site and the village in grapefruit tang, lemon freshness and beurre bosc pear crunch with a kiwi fruit tang. <br> The warm 2019 season sets the stage for a fruity style accented with subtle spice. Low dosage heightens the tang on the finish, though some phenolic bite renders it a fraction bitter. <br> Tasted in 2023
L’HÊTRE Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux 2020
The 2020 L'Hêtre is a gorgeous Côtes de Castillon from the Thienpont family. Racy and also beautifully layered, the 2020 is impressive right out of the gate. Ripe black cherry, menthol, lavender, spice and game infuse the 2020 with notable complexity. Readers will find a wine of real character and nuance that will challenge those of more famous appellations.
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