Gimonnet Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Cuvée Gastronome 2018

93 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2018 Champagne Cuvée Gastronome Brut has a bit sunnier feel, with primary fruit aromas of Williams pear, lime blossoms, candy, and green apple. The palate is full and rounded, with a coarser mineral texture throughout compared to the other cuvée. It has wonderful salinity and takes on a more savory expression that I find quite attractive. This feel slike it has the structure to carry on for 2-3 decades to come. Drink: 2022-2052. (11/7/22)"

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Gastronome is a dense, powerful wine. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften, as some of the edges are pretty angular at this point. I very much like the depth and vinous intensity of the Gastronome in 2018. Pear, dried flowers, chamomile, mint and spice build into the deep, potent finish. Dosage is 5 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 7, 2022. Drink: 2022-2030. (May 2022)"

91 points Wine Spectator: "[$74 list] A fresh, focused Champagne, with smoke and oyster shell notes serving as a minerally overtone for the fine, lively bead and flavors of nectarine, salted almond, white blossoms and Meyer lemon peel. Disgorged September 2022. Drink now through 2028. 150 cases imported. (12/15/23)"

91 points Tom Hewson (TimAtkin.com): "Chardonnay from Cramant, Oger, Vertus, Chouilly and Cuis. 100% Stainless steel with full MLF. Gastronome lowers the pressure to create a creamier, food-friendly mousse. This feels a little more open in style thanks to the 2018 vintage, with some smooth grapefruit and pear fruit lifted with florals and a lightly salty, briny edge. 2018's ripeness also brings a twist of intensity and citrus oil bitterness, although this cuvée still shows elegance and clarity. (Dec 2022)"

91 points James Suckling: "Cooked apples and pears with some chalk and stones on the nose, following through to a medium body with a rounded texture. Soft, yet freshness. Easy. Dosage 5g/L. Disgorged in April 2022. Drink now. (8/8/22)"