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Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur Brut Nature Chigny Les Rosés Premier Cru NV Wine - Last Bottle

Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur Brut Nature Chigny Les Rosés Premier Cru NV

We were introduced to Champagne Gounel-Lassalle by our dear friend Ann Sophie, who we aptly refer to as the Queen of Reims. She and her husband live there, and seemingly know everyone and all the coolest under-the-radar producers, best restaurants, and where to dance ‘til dawn! As a surprise to no one, you’ll soon see that this recommendation is another resounding hit! 40% off and double 93 points!

$39
$65

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40

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Flavor Profile: Key lime pie, fresh-cut grass, lemon meringue, salted plums, rhubarb, pickled watermelon rind, and ripe cantaloupe
Disgorgement Date: 2024
Dosage: Zero g/L
Farming Method: HVE Certified Sustainable and Viticulture Durable Champange
Score: DC93, JS93

Why We Love It...

Nestled in the Premier Cru village of Chigny-les-Roses, Champagne Gounel-Lassalle is today guided by the hands and hearts of Arnaud Gounel and his wife, Sophie Lassalle. This domaine’s story is not simply one of wine, but of legacy – a narrative that began in 1870 with Arnaud’s great-grandparents, who cultivated both land and tradition in the Premier Cru village of Ludes. This fresh, dry, and complex 93-point Brut Nature is a symbol of all this family has accomplished, showcasing their talented winemaking prowess and the distinct terroir of Chigny-les-Roses for an astounding price!

Spanning over 150 years and four generations, the Gounel-Lassalle journey is a quiet triumph of patience, conviction, and devotion to the land. Each generation brought exactly what was needed in its time, laying the groundwork for a domaine that today produces wines of clarity, depth, and soulful precision. By the 1950s, the family had taken root in Chigny-les-Roses, where Arnaud’s grandmother Hélène joined the local cooperative. Though the estate’s vineyard holdings and production remained modest, Gounel-Lassalle wines began to find their way to discerning tables across France. In 1972, Arnaud’s father Pierre assumed stewardship of the domaine, gradually expanding both its vineyard footprint and output while continuing to work within the cooperative model.

When Arnaud stepped into the role in 2002, he inherited not only a heritage of craftsmanship but also a profound sense of responsibility to honor and evolve his family’s legacy. As he walked among the old vines and reflected on over a century of perseverance, he felt a calling to liberate the family’s wines from the confines of the cooperative and allow them to express their true identity. That vision came to fruition in 2018, when Gounel-Lassalle completed its first harvest as a Récoltant-Manipulant. The wines now feel wholly at home – as if they have arrived precisely where they were always meant to be, in their own time and on their own terms.

This “Esprit Voyageur” Premier Cru Brut Nature is a blend of all three noble varieties, encompassing the house’s spirit of freedom, adventure, and heritage. With a luminous pale gold hue, the wine exposes aromas of Key lime pie, fresh-cut grass, and lemon meringue leaping from the glass, followed by a light umeboshi note of floral, salted plums, and elements of rhubarb and pickled watermelon rind complementing a sweet and perfectly ripe cantaloupe. It’s pretty, yet substantial, with a totally unique combination of flavors and aromas that somehow unequivocally works. With a dry and focused finish, this wine reminds me of exactly what I adore in small-batch Grower Champagne: individuality, grit, passion, and craftsmanship, all wrapped into one lovely and delicious package. To have this for under $40 is truly inconceivable – yet it’s the deal we have today! You’ll be wise – and long pleased – to scoop up as much as possible!

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Technical Details

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne Premier Cru
Vineyard: Chigny-les-Roses - Estate Vineyard
Varietal: Champagne Blends
Blend: 75% Pinot Menuier, 19% Chardonnay and 6% Pinot NOir
Winemaker: Arnaud Gounel and wife Sophie Lassalle
Farming Method: HVE Certified Sustainable and Viticulture Durable Champange
Alcohol: 12.5%
Production: 539
Pair it with: Tuna tartare bravas

About the Producer

Today, Champagne Gounel-Lassalle is run by Arnaud Gounel and Sophie Lassalle, though it began four generations prior in 1870, with Arnaud’s grandparents farming and making wine in Ludes. Passing down through the family and moving to Chigny-les-Roses by 1950, the winery was a member of a cooperative until 2018, when it became a Récoltant-Manipulant. Now, the family tends to 3 hectares of organic and biodynamic vineyards, planted mostly to Pinot Meunier.

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Champagne Gounel Lassalle Esprit Voyageur Brut Nature Chigny Les Rosés Premier Cru NV

$39
$65

Retail

40

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