SKU: 44084
Gaston Chiquet GASTON CHIQUET BRUT TRADITION 1ER CRU CHAMPAGNE
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750ml
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Category | Sparkling Wine |
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Brand | Gaston Chiquet |
Origin | France, Champagne, Vallée de la Marne |
Alcohol/vol | 12.5% |
A Wine Spectator Top 100 Wine of 2022!
In 1919, two brothers, Fernand and Gaston Chiquet—winemakers born and bred—came together to create their house Chiquet Brothers. They were ‘pioneers’ in Champagne, the very first winemakers to take the
initiative to keep their grapes, rather than sell them to the big producers and turn them into their own ‘All Estate-Grown Champagne.
Gaston Chiquet is best known for making the only Blanc de Blancs from the Pinot village of Aÿ. The vineyards slope down steeply to the village by the Marne River, and the best locations are just over the town, sheltered from
Gaston Chiquet is best known for making the only Blanc de Blancs from the Pinot village of Aÿ. The vineyards slope down steeply to the village by the Marne River, and the best locations are just over the town, sheltered from
the wind and with maximum exposure to the sun.”
(Secret Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier from 1er & Grand Cru Vineyards)
(Secret Blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier from 1er & Grand Cru Vineyards)
“Champagne Gaston Chiquet Brut Premier Cru is vibrant and balanced, with flavors of nectarine, candied orange peel, slivered almond and oyster shell set on a lacy texture. Fragrant hints of white blossoms and lemon
thyme show on the finish. Quite refreshing and delicious!”
Wine Spectator
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A bright, snappy Champagne, mineral-driven and crisp in texture, displaying a range of tangy apple and kumquat fruit with hints of smoked almond, biscuit and lemon thyme. Disgorged November 2019. Drink now.