Le Mesnil-sur-Oger · Côte des Blancs
About
Founded in 1830 and now in its seventh generation under siblings Pierre and Chantal Gonet, Champagne Philippe Gonet is rooted in the Grand Cru terroir of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The estate farms 20 hectares across 35 plots in eight villages, with a strong focus on Blanc de Blancs and the chalky minerality of the Côte des Blancs. In 2024, Pierre Gonet was named Vigneron de l'Année by the Guide Hachette des Vins — a recognition of the estate's consistent quality and terroir-driven approach.
From the House
Our Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil-sur-Oger 2014 is now entering its peak drinking window. After a decade, the wine has developed the characteristic Le Mesnil complexity — primary citrus and chalk have given way to toasted almond, brioche and a finish of extraordinary mineral length. A wine that rewards those who waited.
A mature Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs alongside steamed lobster with a light bisque is one of the great Champagne pairings — the wine's iodine mineral note and citrus backbone mirror the sweetness of the lobster, while the fine bead lifts rather than overwhelms.
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is the last Grand Cru village to ripen each year — its northerly position and deep chalk give the Chardonnay a long, cool growing season that builds acidity and mineral concentration unmatched elsewhere in Champagne. In 2023 we harvested a full week after Avize.
