Champagne Michel Gonet Grand Cru Mesnil-sur-Oger Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2015

#1 in Our Top 10 Wines of 2025!

Aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, chalk, and toasted almond lead into a focused, elegant palate. The texture is silky yet taut, showcasing flavors of Meyer lemon, green apple, and subtle hazelnut. The finish is long, saline, and mouthwatering — the essence of Grand Cru Chardonnay with zero dosage purity.

Quick Facts

• Region: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
• Varieties: 100% Chardonnay (Grand Cru vineyards)
• Vintage: 2015
• Farming: Sustainable, HVE Certified
• Winemaker: Sophie Gonet
• Dosage: 0 g/L (Brut Nature)
• Aging: Over 6 years sur lie
• ABV: 12.5%
• Production: Limited release

Tasting Profile

• Aromas: Lemon blossom, chalk, white peach, toasted brioche
• Palate: Precise and vibrant with crisp citrus, green apple, almond and saline minerality
• Finish: Long, clean, and bracingly dry with a fine chalk texture

Why We Love It at Petit Philippe

Michel Gonet’s 2015 Brut Nature captures everything we adore about Le Mesnil Chardonnay — purity, tension, and quiet luxury. This is Champagne for those who appreciate precision and terroir expression over sweetness. A true Grand Cru gem that rivals the region’s icons at a fraction of the price.

Winemaking

The 2015 vintage offered ideal conditions for ripe yet energetic Chardonnay in the Côte des Blancs. Michel Gonet harvested from estate plots in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, where chalk and limestone lend minerality and precision.

• Fermentation & Aging: Primary fermentation in stainless steel to preserve freshness, malolactic conversion completed for balance, and extended aging on lees for 6+ years to develop complexity.

• Dosage: Zero dosage (Brut Nature) to let the terroir shine.

• Farming: Sustainable viticulture under HVE certification.

Aging Potential: Now through 2032. The wine will gain creaminess and depth while retaining its chiseled core of minerality.

Vintage Notes: 2015 was a sunny, generous year in Champagne, producing ripe yet structured wines — especially balanced by the high chalk content of Le Mesnil’s slopes.

Serving & Pairing

Serve well chilled at ~45–48°F. This Brut Nature pairs beautifully with oysters, crudo, tempura, and caviar, or more creatively with triple-cream cheese and truffle fries. Its minerality and bracing acidity make it a perfect match for fine seafood and simple luxury ingredients.

Drinking Window

Best enjoyed from 2024 to 2032. Beautifully expressive now with layers of citrus and brioche; expect added depth and hazelnut nuance with additional cellaring.

Estate Overview

Founded in the early 19th century, Champagne Michel Gonet is a family-run house based in Avize with vineyards across the Côte des Blancs, including Grand Cru parcels in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Sophie Gonet, the seventh-generation winemaker, has championed a style defined by precision, low dosage, and purity of fruit. Her wines highlight Chardonnay’s ability to express both power and grace — and this 2015 Brut Nature is a textbook example of that ethos.