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Country
FranceFrance
Region
Bisseuil
Type
White
Producer
Maison Gonet-Médeville
Winemaker
Xavier Gonet
Grapes
ChardonnayPinot NoirPinot Meunier
Alcohol
12% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Sparkling

Bubbles
Acidity
Body
Intensity
Alcohol12% vol

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Wine profile · Sparkling

Bubbles

Level 2 of 5 — Fine and creamy – a soft mousse

In line with typical (2.1) · Typical: average of 50 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

The bubbles (the "mousse") are the sparkle of the wine: the size, fineness and persistence of the carbon dioxide bubbles.

Where you feel it

On the tongue and palate: fine bubbles feel creamy; large, lively ones prickle more.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

A traditional-method sparkling wine is at about 5–6 bar of pressure; a semi-sparkling one at 1–2.5 bar. Time on the lees usually makes the bubbles finer. Our scale rates the feel in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Very fine, delicate
  2. 2Fine and creamy This wine
  3. 3Lively and persistent
  4. 4Brisk
  5. 5Vigorous

In practice, for this wine

Good with shellfish and creamy starters.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Acidity

Level 5 of 5 — Crisp and racy – like freshly squeezed lemon

Above typical (4.5) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Acidity is the wine's freshness: it gives energy, makes your mouth water and helps the wine age. Too little and it tastes flat; too much and it feels sharp.

Where you feel it

On the sides of your tongue, and in how much your mouth waters after you swallow. The more you salivate, the higher the acidity.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

Labs measure total acidity (grams of tartaric acid per litre; most wines sit between 4.5 and 8 g/L) and pH (usually 3.0 to 3.8; the lower, the more acidic). Our scale turns that into how it feels in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: soft, little freshness
  2. 2Medium−: gentle
  3. 3Medium: fresh and balanced
  4. 4Medium+: lively, mouth-watering
  5. 5High: crisp, racy This wine

In practice, for this wine

Ideal with oysters, shellfish, sushi and fried food; it stands up to sharp, salty dishes. Serve cold, great as an aperitif.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Body

Level 4 of 5 — Full and broad – like single cream

Above typical (2.4) · Typical: average of 138 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Body is the weight and texture of the wine in your mouth. It comes mainly from alcohol, extract (everything dissolved apart from water), glycerol and, in sweet wines, sugar.

Where you feel it

Across the whole tongue: how much the wine fills your mouth. Think skimmed milk, whole milk and cream.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

There is no single number for body. Labs measure dry extract (many wines are between 18 and 30 g/L) and alcohol, which WSET says has the biggest effect on body. Our scale rates the weight in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Light: fluid and delicate
  2. 2Medium−: light-ish
  3. 3Medium: rounded
  4. 4Medium+: broad This wine
  5. 5Full: dense and rich

In practice, for this wine

Wants dishes with structure: red meat, roasts, mushrooms, aged cheese.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Intensity

Level 4 of 5 — Expressive – the aromas leap from the glass

What it is

Aromatic intensity is how strongly the aromas come through: fruit, flowers, spice, oak, notes of age.

Where you feel it

On the nose, before you sip: how strongly the aromas rise from the glass. Swirling releases them.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting notes and wine description.

It is a sensory judgement, with no lab figure. We only show it when the wine's description or a review mentions it.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Subtle: you have to look for it
  2. 2Delicate
  3. 3Medium: clear aromas
  4. 4Expressive This wine
  5. 5Pronounced: fills the glass

In practice, for this wine

Holds up to aromatic cooking: herbs, gentle spice.

Wine profile · Sparkling

Alcohol 12% vol

Level 2 of 5 — Moderate – a gentle warmth

Below typical (2.5) · Typical: average of 135 sparkling wines at Vinogrande

What it is

Alcohol is made when yeast ferments the grape's sugar. It brings warmth, adds to the body and carries the aromas.

Where you feel it

As warmth in your throat and chest when you swallow, and a slight burn on the nose when it is high.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: the alcohol stated on the label — On the label: 12% vol.

It is the one axis that is always measured: it comes from the % vol on the label. Still and sparkling wines: under 11% = 1, up to 12.4% = 2, up to 13.4% = 3, up to 14.4% = 4, 14.5% or more = 5. Fortified wines (Port, Madeira…) have their own scale: under 16.5% = 2, up to 18.4% = 3, up to 19.9% = 4, 20% or more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: under 11% vol
  2. 2Medium−: 11–12.4% vol This wine
  3. 3Medium: 12.5–13.4% vol
  4. 4Medium+: 13.5–14.4% vol
  5. 5High: 14.5% vol or more

In practice, for this wine

Light at the table: fish, small plates, summer food.

Critics & awards

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Temperature 8–10 °CFridge 3 h · or ice bucket with water 20 min
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Description

Gonet-Médeville's most emblematic Champagne and the favourite sparkling wine of growers Xavier Gonet and Julie Médeville. It's made from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Meunier. This magnificent Champagne, aged for 24 months in the cellar, has fine, creamy bubbles, aromas of pastry and white fruit, and is fresh and very tasty on the palate. A food-friendly Champagne, ideal with all kinds of aperitifs and great meals.

The Wine Advocate
RP 92

Reviewed by: William Kelley

AromaOn the nose the wine shows a complex, expressive bouquet marked by notes of freshly baked brioche, honey, yellow apple and dried citrus peel. On the palate it has an enveloping, somewhat “fleshy” texture, influenced by bottle ageing, with a medium- to full-bodied profile. Despite its structure, it keeps vibrant, taut acidity that gives great energy and precision.

The mousse is fine and elegant, adding to a sense of great sophistication. The finish is long, saline and strongly mineral, leaving a persistent savoury impression. The critic also highlights the choice not to do malolactic fermentation, which helps preserve the purity of fruit and the house's characteristic freshness.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.