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Gonet-Medeville Cuvee Theophile Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008
Gonet‑Médeville Cuvée Théophile Grand Cru Extra Brut 2008 is a barrel‑fermented, Grand Cru Champagne blending Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, crafted in a powerful, vinous style with pronounced chalk‑driven minerality.
Terroir and blend
The fruit for Cuvée Théophile comes from about 0.5 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards: Chardonnay in Le Mesnil‑sur‑Oger (Champs d’Alouettes) and Pinot Noir in Ambonnay (Grandes Ruelles), all on pure chalk. The typical blend is around 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir, combining Mesnil tension with Ambonnay depth and structure.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in used barrique barrels, emphasizing texture and complexity rather than overt oak flavor. The wine then spends extended time on lees before being bottled as Extra Brut, keeping dosage very low to highlight its natural concentration and mineral cut.
Style and tasting profile (by cuvée character)
Tasting notes for nearby vintages describe a Champagne that is monumental and vigorous, mouth‑filling yet sharply defined. Expect ripe citrus and orchard fruit, hints of stone fruit, brioche and nuts, all wrapped in a dense, chalky frame with vibrant acidity and a very long, seamless finish.
