Gimonnet-Gonet's L'Origine Brut is made from 100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Oiry, Chouilly, Oger, Cramant and Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger from vines that average 35 years of age. The grapes are fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks before blending with 30-45% reserve wine and aged in bottle for 22-36 months. Deep gold color with a steady stream of small, attractive bubbles. Expressive aromas of green apple, alpine strawberry, raspberry and an autolytic note reminiscent of beignets plume forth in an enticing medley from the glass. The palate is racy and textured with flavors of kiwi, salted citrus and apples that effortlessly flow into a refreshing finish with remarkable concentration and length.