Pierre Gerbais Les Grandes Côtes

Pierre Gerbais Les Grandes Côtes

Producer: Pierre Gerbais
Region: Champagne, Côte des Bar, France
Appellation: AOC Champagne
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Parcel: Les Grandes Côtes, Celles-sur-Ource
Soil: Rare mix of Portlandian and Kimmeridgian limestone
Farming: Sustainable, AMPELOS certified
Malolactic Fermentation: Complete
Lees Aging (pre-tirage): 10 months
Bottle Aging Sur Lie: 36 months
Solera Base: Perpetual reserve from 2011 to 2018
Total SO₂: 34 mg/L
Dosage: Extra Brut – 3 g/L

Score: 95 points – Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Description

Les Grandes Côtes is a singular expression of Pinot Noir in Champagne, shaped by a rare geological alliance of Portlandian and Kimmeridgian limestone soils. This single-parcel cuvée from Celles-sur-Ource reveals the power, depth and elegance of Pinot Noir grown on the southern slopes of the Côte des Bar.

Built on a perpetual reserve from 2011–2018, the wine offers layers of black cherry, orange zest, spice and mineral tones, supported by a creamy mousse and a distinctly saline backbone. It balances amplitude with verticality, delivering structure, energy and precision in equal measure. A Champagne for the table — and for time.

Suggested Pairings

• Roast duck with red berries and spices

• Pork cheeks in red wine reduction

• Game terrine

• Wild mushroom truffle polenta

• Washed-rind cheeses (Langres, Époisses)