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Gaston Chiquet Champagne 1er Cru Brut Tradition NV

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A blend of 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. Soft in texture, balanced, and complex.

The Chiquet family has been growing grapes in the Pinot Noir-centric Vallée de la Marne since the mid-1700s, and they were among the first to make and bottle Champagne under their own name, in the aftermath of World War I. The very way we think of Champagne today would not exist, were it not for the many generations of Chiquets devoted to their vines.

Each Chiquet Champagne, even the entry-level non vintage wines, comes from Premier or Grand Cru sites within Champagne. Chiquet is perhaps best known for producing a singular, outstanding blanc de blancs Champagne from the Grand Cru Pinot Noir village of Aÿ; it manages to express both the mineral charm of Chardonnay-based Champagne and the unique terroir of the village.

Professional Reviews

Burghound

BH 90
"A restrained nose speaks of yeast, brioche, green apple and a hint of citrus. In much the same fashion as the Rosé the supporting mousse is relatively soft though it’s finer and is in keeping with the understated and relatively dry finish that offers solid complexity. This is really quite pretty and is drinking perfectly well now." -Allen Meadow

Wine Spectator

WS 91
"There's a crunchiness to the texture and acidic frame of this lively Champagne. Balanced overall, offering flavors of Anjou pear, star anise and lemon curd underscored by minerally chalk and smoke accents. Disgorged May 2016. Drink now through 2020." -Alison Napjus

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

grape variety 40% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
blend 80% 2014, 20% 2013
village / vyd Hautvillers 1er Cru, Dizy 1er Cru,
Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Aÿ Grand Cru;
Clay and limestone over chalk
malo Yes
breeding Stainless steel
sur latte 48+ Months
disgorgement January 2020, February 2021 (6)

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay , Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    NV

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Elegant , Fruity , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Champagne Brut , Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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