Champagne Philippe Gonet Since 1830
7 generations, old family from le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Vineyards cultivated for almost 2 centuries. Cellars date from 1783. The Philippe Gonet Style is mineral driven.
23 hectares in 11 villages Annual production 16.000 casesx12 Location
The owners: sister and brother Chantal and Pierre
Chantal BREGEON-GONET Experience of 3 years in Singapore and 2 years in Miami. has grown up the export to 70% Chantal, is Head of Sales She is a travelling salesman at heart.
Pierre GONET He is both the wine maker and the cellar master. Degree in viticulture and oenology in Beaune He gained experience in Bourgogne concerning barrel ageing. Pierre, an avid hunter and a true man of the land Pierre ceaselessly explores the palette of nuances the mineral character his Chardonnay has to offer.
The vineyards 11 Locations : Grands Crus & Premiers Crus 13 plots in le Mesnil-sur- Oger The average of the vines is between 30 & 40 years old Focused on environmentally friendly methods : sustainable and ploughing
Le Mesnil sur Oger Le Bas de Zalieux Les Hauts Jardins Le Village Le Coeugneux Les Hautes Mottes Les Bacossiers Mont Joly
SOIL Kimméridgien 150-155 millions years > Marne, sea sediments (micro-oyster) > Marno-Calcaire, brown Crétacé 65-145 millions years > chalk, sea shells (ammonite, Belemnite) >Argilo-Calcaire, white
Influence of the terroir Sun 1680h, continental climate, Average 51F Water: precipitation 25inch/year Air: wind 15m/h earth: white chalk 100feet deep
The Wine-making Vertical press : slow, precise & respectful extraction Small tank : allow to vinify patch by patch : fragmented winemaking Traditionnal process high proportion of older wines in the reserve wines for the Nonvintages - 30% to 50% and up to 7 different vintages
Classic Line
Bottling : 75 cl / 150 cl Champagne Réserve Brut (90/100) Wine Spectator (88/100) Robert Parker (14,5/20) Guide Bettane & Desseauve Guide Gault Millau (14.5/20)
Bottling : 75 cl / 150 cl Champagne Grand Réserve Brut (92/100) Wine Spectator
Bottling : 75 cl / 150 cl Champagne Rosé Brut (90/100) Wine Spectator (91/100) Robert Parker (14.5/20) Gault & Millau Guide Hachette 2012 et 2010
Champagne Signature Blanc de Blancs Brut Bottling : 37.5 cl / 75 cl / 150 cl / 300 cl (14.5/20) Guide Gault Millau (92/100) Wine Spectator (89/100) Robert Parker, (15/20) Gault & Millau (15/20) RVF
Bottling : 75 cl / 150 cl Champagne 3210 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut (92/100) Wine Spectator (90/100) Robert Parker (16/20) Gault & Millau
(93/100) Robert Parker (16/20) Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2014 (16/20) Gault & Millau 1 étoile Guide Hachette (91/100) Wine Spectator Coup de Cœur Andreas Larsson, worldest best sommelier 2006 Champagne Roy Soleil Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Bottling : 75 cl / 150 cl
Bottling : 75 cl (2009) / 150 cl (2005) Champagne Grand Cru 2009 Blanc de Blancs Brut 17/20 Jancis Robinson (91/100) Stefan Tylzer (16,5/20) RVF
Bottling :75 cl Champagne Belemnita 2005 Grand Cru Blanc de blancs Limited Edition (16/20) Guide Bettane & Desseauve Gault & Millau(17/20) (93/100) Wine Spectator
The TER Project
2 new cuvées to highlight our outstanding terroirs discover a new project of Pierre Gonet, the winemaker. The bottle design is inspired from one blown in the 18th century, found in the cellars.
Winemaking of oak barrel of 60HL No Malo-lactic fermentation
The terroir of the TER cuvées TER Noir: 1/3 Chardonnay du Mesnil sur Oger, 1/3 Pinot Noir de Montgueux, 1/3 Pinot Meunier de La Chapelle- Monthodon TER Blanc: 100% chardonnay 1/3 du Mesnil sur Oger, 1/3 d Oger, 1/3 de Ludes No herbicide, no pesticide, organic fertiliser
Conditionnement :75 cl TER Noir 7000 bt Vinous and structured 17/20 JANCIS ROBINSON 2 étoiles Guide Hachette 2018
Conditionnement :75 cl TER Blanc 7000 bt powerful and tension 15/20 Jancis Robinson Guide Hachette 2018
They trust us
They trusted us San Francisco, USA Le Bernardin, USA, New York Bareiss, Germany, Baiersbronn - Mitteltal Singapore La Pergola, Italia, Rome Les Crayères, France, Reims L Assiette champenoise, France, Reims
The key points to remember A FAMILY with 7 GENERATIONS OF TRADITION A small artisanal boutique champagne house with only 16,000 cases produced annually. A House with an old know-how 7 generations but A Young and Future-oriented Team, brother and sister. A House seen as expert of Blanc de Blancs by many famous wine critics. A PRODUCTION UP TO THE SOIL: LE MESNIL SUR OGER - GRAND CRU, pleasure and minerality An Outstanding Terroir with a powerful chalky soil, Pierre loves this terroir and express it in his wines. all the line is mineral driven. The 2 sides in each wine: pleasure and minerality. A DIFFERENT WINE MAKING Important part of réserve wine in each NV : at least 30% of Réserve wine made with 7 vintages : brings out a Richness and Complexity of Aromas. Low level of Dosage ( max of 7 grams per liter) : to let the wine Express the Soil/Terroir and to Reflect the House Style, Minerality. Long Time before the Dégorgement" : at least 3 Years for the NV, at least 7 Years for the Vintage. Fragmented Vinification : Plot by Plot Wine-making. Sustainable viticulture, more natural approach no insecticide, use of pheromone trapping method, ploughing less grasskiller, less chemical products.