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Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition 1er Cru Magnum

Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition 1er Cru Magnum

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Apricot Bubbles Citrus Mineral White Peach

A magnum for the night the table fills up. Keep it well chilled and pour it with oysters on the half shell — fresh, creamy, apricot and citrus.

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THE STORY

About this wine

Dry NV Premier Cru Champagne from grower estate Gaston Chiquet — Pinot Meunier leads, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fill out the blend, then dried apricot, white peach and citrus over a fine, creamy mousse and a persistent finish.

Gaston Chiquet traces its family viticulture to 1746; brothers Fernand and Gaston founded Chiquet Brothers in 1919, and Gaston established his own brand in 1935. The family estate today farms 23 hectares, principally around Dizy, Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Hautvillers.

Worth knowing

This is the cuvée that was poured at the 2013 Nobel Banquet — not a bad table to end up on.

Blend

  • Pinot Meunier 40%
  • Chardonnay 35%
  • Pinot Noir 25%

CHARACTERISTICS AND TASTING TIPS OF THE Gaston Chiquet Brut Tradition 1er Cru Magnum

Tasting

Color: Golden yellow in the glass, held up by a fine mousse.
Nose: Fresh dried fruit opens it — apricot at the fore with a touch of citrus, and ripe pear, pastry, spice and dried flowers sitting underneath.
Palate: Supple, fresh, balanced. Apricot, white peach and citrus ride a fine, creamy mousse, the acidity stays lively and well cut, lemon peel and biscuit come through late, and the finish lingers on a mineral edge.

Pairs Beautifully With

A must try with Oysters and shrimp
A must try with Smoked salmon and sushi
A must try with Roast chicken and charcuterie

SEE DETAILS

Vineyards in Champagne, France
FRANCE, CHAMPAGNE
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Color
Champagne
Grape Varieties
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12.5
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