Description
The founding idea of Brimoncourt is to get back to the original DNA of champagne, to the time when it was a light and joyful wine for celebration, a wine to be shared with people but not in a formal way.
For three centuries, Champagne has been synonym of fine tables, subtlety and inspired savoir-vivre… Brimoncourt is our tribute to these for-ever Champagne values: elegance, independence, sharing and lightness.
A Daring Move – This signature is that of a charming dissenter: Alexandre Cornot. Passionate being, admirer of the terroir and Champagne lover, he breathes character and exigency into each and every one of the House’s creations.
A Joyful Expression – At Brimoncourt, we are proud of developing a lively and creative brand with strong personalities who share a common vision and passion for this wonderful wine that is Champagne. More than just a great wine, Brimoncourt is a way of being, inspired by free spirits: it is a chivalrous desire, a sophisticated response to convenience and boredom.
Cradle of Champagne – Our wines are born in Aÿ, in the historical heart of the Champagne vineyard, in nearly bicentenary buildings and gardens. This anchorage in Aÿ is also a promise and compels us to bring a special care to the selection of vines and grapes when creating the Brimoncourt wines.
2009 – a particular warm year
ln champagne, the winter allowed the vineyard to rest pleasantly and the seasons followed with a very sunny and dry spring, which set the trend during all summer until the harvest. We harvested grapes that were smaller than usual but with a much higher concentration of aromas. Chardonnays harvested earlier retain a nice freshness and a precise minerality. While the Pinot Noirs, ripe and very concentrated, bring complexity and richness to the blend.
ln summary, the combined effect of generous nature and the somewhat anticipated harvest of certain plots has helped to create this exceptional Cuvée.
Blends & grape varieties – Beautifully crafted from a blend of 70% Chardonnay from the best Crus in the Côte de Blancs and 30% Pinot Noir, the Brimoncourt 2009 Vintage is a Champagne of exception, marked by remarkable freshness and seductive aromas, thanks to twelve invaluable years spent maturing in our cellars.
Dosage – 5 g/L
Winemaking – Stainless steel vats
Ageing – 12 years
lts bright golden colour is matched by a waltz of very fine bubbles and a complex and elegant bouquet composed of citrus, quince, mirabelle plum and hazelnuts ; a veritable testimony to the minerality that is so true to our terroir.
On the palate, the 2009 is pure allure, showing a perfect balance translated into freshness and flesh, roundness, and a long, persistent finish. So Brimoncourt.
James Suckling – 95 points
Concentrated and imposing, this vintage Champagne also has tremendous elegance and precision. Great depth of red-berry fruit and candied-citrus character, married to wonderful creaminess on the palate, where fine mousse is beautifully integrated in the refined composition. Lots of mineral freshness at the long, silky finish. Drink or hold.
Wine Enthusiast – 93 points
Jancis Robinson – 16++/20