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Champagne Gaston Chiquet Tradition Premier Cru Brut NV
Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, FranceGrowing vines since the 18th century in the Grand Vallée de la Marne, 1919 saw Gaston and Ferdinand Chiquet start to estate bottle their wines under the Chiquet Frères label. Gaston left the company in 1935 and 30 years later Ferdinand’s side of the family would go on to purchase the Jacquesson estate. Today, the great grandsons of Gaston Chiquet, Antoine and Nicolas, manage this estate, with vines averaging 45 years of age. This 1er Cru Brut blends 40% pinot meunier, 35% chardonnay, and 25% pinot noir from 1er Crus Hautvillers, Dizy, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Aÿ Grand Cru. This was based on 2019, with 14% 2018, and 6% 2017. It was fermented and aged in stainless, with full MLF, aged 48+ months on the lees. This bottle was disgorged in January 2022 with 4 g/L. Amply cushioned with fragrant fresh and dried cherry, Rainier cherry, blackcurrant, red and green apple, and lemon rolling across a fresh dough base, scented with red blossoms, and finishing with a trail of deep chalk and gingersnap spicing. A deeper, yet poised champagne, primed for the main course.Tasted: 07 June 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| ON | $60.00 | 750ml | LCBO |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay - Meunier
