Une Femme The Juliette California Sparkling Brut

Une Femme The Juliette California Sparkling Brut

Julie and Xavier Gonet-Médeville are, in many ways, the first couple of French wines. Both hail from storied winemaking families: Julie’s family is famous for its incomparable Chateau Gilette Sauternes, and Xavier comes from a long line of Champagne growers in Le Mesnil. Leading a new generation of winemakers, they bring their family knowledge, methods, and passion to the many wines that they now make together. In 2000, when his family’s plots were being divided, Xavier opted for a modest collection of the highest quality Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards with a goal of producing only the most exquisite, small-production Champagnes. Champagne Gonet-Médeville’s Pinot Noir (Bisseuil and Ambonnay) and Chardonnay (Mesnil-Sur-Oger) are farmed organically, and each parcel is vinified separately to emphasize its individual terroir. There is no malolactic fermentation, and dosage is minimal. Julie and Xavier’s resulting Champagnes are elegant, delicate, festive, and easy to drink.