Pierre Gimonnet Special Club Cuis Extra Brut Champagne Vintage 2018 750ml

This single-village Special Club from Cuis represents Pierre Gimonnet's ultimate expression of this exceptional Premier Cru terroir. The 2018 vintage, with its warm, generous character, has created a Special Club of unusual richness and depth while maintaining the precision expected from this prestigious designation. Cuis, with its unique southeastern exposure and distinctive soils, produces Chardonnay of remarkable character - riper and more expressive than its Côte des Blancs neighbors while maintaining essential freshness. The Extra Brut style ensures nothing interferes with this pure terroir expression.

The 2018 Special Club Cuis is immediately distinctive. The nose offers an intoxicating blend of ripe citrus fruits, white flowers, and stone fruits, all underscored by Cuis's characteristic mineral signature. The warm vintage has created unusual aromatic intensity, with notes of honey and toasted almonds adding complexity. On the palate, this champagne reveals why single-village Special Clubs are so prized. The texture is rich yet precise, with the Extra Brut style providing laser-like focus. Flavors are concentrated and pure - Meyer lemon, white peach, and hints of apricot showcase the vintage's generosity, while the underlying minerality maintains structure. The Cuis terroir expresses itself through a unique combination of richness and energy. The finish is remarkably long, with the kind of resonating minerality that defines great terroir-driven champagne. This 2018 represents a perfect marriage of vintage, terroir, and expertise.