Champagne Pierre Gerbais
Grains de Celles Extra Brut
Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Champagne Pierre Gerbais
The Gerbais family has been growing vines in Celles-sur-Ource for 8 generations and making wine since 1930. After the Second World War Pierre Gerbais began investing heavily in vineyard land: while he started with just 0.4 hectares of vines the domaine has grown to nearly 18 hectares today. His son Pascal is now at the helm of the estate and since 2009 Pascal’s son Aurélien has been working together with the family as well. Responsible agriculture is at the heart of the Gerbais philosophy and since 1996 the estate has been a member of Ampelos an organisation that controls and certifies sustainable viticulture.
Description
The 2021 Pierre Gerbais Celles-sur-Ource ‘Grains de Celles’ Extra Brut is a characterful and precise Champagne. The nose is vivid and mineral, showing aromas of yellow citrus, white flowers, wet slate, and a subtle yeasty nuance. The palate is lively and layered, offering orchard fruit, wild herbs, and citrus zest, carried by a fine, saline backbone and vibrant acidity. The inclusion of old-vine Pinot Blanc brings a unique brightness and an irresistible savoury edge, making for an expressive and engaging wine with notable personality.
Food Pairing
This Champagne is an excellent match for oysters, scallop carpaccio, sushi, lemon-roast chicken, or soft cheeses like Brie and Chaource. Its saline freshness and depth also complement grilled sea bass and herb-infused risottos.
