Pierre Gimmonnet 'special Club' Brut Recipe
Chardonnay — Côtes des Blancs, Champagne, FR, NV.
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Ingredients
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Wine Selection
Method
Wine Making Process
- 1
Harvesting
Harvest the Chardonnay grapes from the Côtes des Blancs region at optimal ripeness.
- 2
Pressing
Gently press the grapes to extract the juice and separate it from the skins.
- 3
Fermentation
Add Champagne yeast to the pressed juice and ferment in a controlled environment at 18-20°C for 2-3 weeks.
- 4
Secondary Fermentation
Add sugar and malolactic bacteria for the secondary fermentation in the bottle.
- 5
Aging
Age the wine on lees for at least 24 months to develop complexity and flavor.
- 6
Riddling and Disgorging
Riddle the bottles to gather sediment near the neck and then disgorge to remove sediment.
- 7
Corking
Cork the bottles and allow the wine to rest for a few more months before release.
