Champagne Michel Gonet – Blanc de Blancs 2012 – Extra-Brut – Mesnil sur Oger, Champagne Grand Cru

(disgorgement: 02/04/2020) The nose is fresh, gourmand, racy and offers elegance, a beautiful freshness as well as a fine incisive / sharp side. It reveals notes of fresh / juicy pear, crunchy apple and small notes of lemon associated with a touch of zest, mesocarp, fresh almond, hints of ripe small yellow fruits as well as a discreet honeyed hint, hazelnuts and an imperceptible hint of brown butter. The palate is fruity, dynamic, juicy, beautifully gourmand and offers a juicy / fresh fruit as well as a small acidulous frame. The effervescence is fine, elegant and well-built. In the mouth this Champagne expresses notes of juicy / fresh green apple, crunchy pear and small notes of lemon associated with touches of fresh apricot, quince, hints of hazelnut, buttered brioche, discreet hints of honey as well as subtle hints of white flowers and pâtisseries. Good length and beautiful length. Presence of a very fine chew on the finish / persistence.