Pierre Moncuit Cuvée Nicole Blanc de Blancs GC 2008

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

“Orange rind and spices, such as cardamom on the nose, together with sourdough and fresh fig . Some salted butter, too. It's creamy, supple and silky, with a salty freshness. Soft bubbles. Long and chalky finish. 100% chardonnay from 90-year-old vines. Base wine fermented in stainless steel. Only made in exceptional vintages. Disgorged after 15 years on lees with 5g/L dosage. Drink or hold.” - 98 PTS., CLAIRE NESBITT, JAMES SUCKLINIG (07/2024)

“The 2008 Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Les Chétillons Cuvée Nicole VV Extra Brut was tasted from magnum, offering a seductive bouquet with delicate, smoky wet stones, preserved lemon peel, crisp yellow apples, and fresh chamomile. Medium-bodied, it has fabulous concentration and balanced length, with a long, persistent, and refreshing spine of acidity flowing through a lengthy finish. It features a fine, pinpoint mousse that enhances the wine's energy. It’s fabulous now, but it’s structured for the long haul over the next two decades. As it opens in the glass, the palate softens just enough to provide a delicate, creamy mousse and a supple, silky texture of citrus oils. Disgorged in December 2024 with 5 grams per liter dosage. Drink 2026-2050.” - 96 PTS., AUDREY FRICK, JEB DUNNUCK (12/2025)

“The 2008 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Nicole Vieilles Vignes is one of the most potent wines in the range. It emerges from vines in the famed Chétillons lieu-dit in Mesnil that are more than 100 years old. Lemon confit, marzipan, dried flowers and candied apricot are all dialed up. Broad, creamy and super expressive, the 2008 is a total delight. Its a great example of what this vintage has to offer in the Côte des Blancs. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: July 2025; multiple disgorgements throughout the year.” - 93 PTS., ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS MEDIA (11/2025)

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Produced only in the very top vintages, the Cuvée Nicole is made from over 100 year old vines in Les Chétillons and features the best elements of the Moncuit style with an intensity and weight that sets it apart in the lineup. It is rich and deeply expressive with the inherent tension that we expect from this Mesnil-centric house. (100% malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; Aging 14 years sur lattes; Production: 9,900 bottles)”