Philippe Gonet Cuvee Cellier Brut Prestige Champagne NV
(Champagne, France) - [WS 92]

About the Winery:
Founded in 1830, Champagne Philippe Gonet is located in the heart Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, next door to Salon and a few steps away from Clos du Mesnil. The 19 hectares of family vineyards are divided among 45 parcels. Chardonnay is the Gonet family’s selected grape variety with one-third of their holdings in Le Mesnil. Stunning lots in La Chapelle-Monthodon, Vertus, and Le Breuil produce their Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.

In 1977, following a request from a loyal customer, Philippe Gonet created the Pierre Cellier line from the Gonet estate vineyards naming it in honor of his first born son, Pierre, and his wife’s maiden name. The request was for a younger, more approachable, fruit-driven style with value in mind. With two years on the lees before disgorgement and seven grams dosage, this small project has only recently become available in the U.S.

About this Wine:
From Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Champagne, the Prestige wines were started by the late Philippe Gonet, crafted specifically for a friend and restaurateur back in the 70s in Paris. Named after his son, Pierre (now the winemaker), and his wife's maiden name, Cellier, the wines showcase an approachable fruity style only recently made available in the U.S. market. Made with the same precision and care from certified sustainable vineyards, HVE.

60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier

The Prestige wines from Philippe Gonet express the amiable, fun-loving side of Champagne without sacrificing the elegant family style. With beautiful aromatics of orchard fruits and brioche, the bubbles are relaxed yet precise, the texture is lush, and the finish is satisfying. The dosage is a little higher than the Gonet house style for touch more body, 8 g/l.

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A vibrant Champagne, with ripe cherry and raspberry fruit backed by well-cut acidity and carried on a fine, chalky mousse. Reveals accents of anise hyssop, blood orange peel, graphite and grilled nuts that linger, with a minerally underpinning on the finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Drink now through 2026. 1,600 cases made." – Alison Napjus (Nov 2023)