FR Champagne Gardet Blanc de Noirs Brut Premier Cru

In 1895 Charles Gardet founds the House of Champagne Gardet in Dizy, near Epernay. The first bottles created were the Brut Tradition, the Brut Réserve 1er Cru and the Brut ‘Rosé d’assemblage’.

This champagne holds its own among Premier Cru, with the freshness and elegance that come from good stock.A wine with a specific, defined signature. A valued asset in the Gardet line of champagnes and a reflection of the House’s savoir-faire.

This Blanc de Noirs is exclusively made out of grapes coming from Premier Cru vineyards, recognized for the superior quality of their fruit. Here they only come from the sole village of Hautvillers.

The village: Hautvillers is a Premier Cru village located nearby Epernay in the heights of the Vallée de la Marne, on its south-facing side. This place, notably its abbey, is known to be the birthplace of Champagne.

ALC: 12.5%

VARIETALS:  Pinot Noir – 60% Pinot Meunier – 40%

Optimum serving temperature is between 6 and 8°C (43 to 46°F).

COLOUR: Slightly pale yellow gold.

NOSE:  Expressive and fluid. The fruity notes of grapes and red fruit (strawberry, raspberry) explode immediately.

PALATE: The aromas on the palate are consistent. Notes of fresh, stewed fruit (yellow and red fruit) and great liveliness. Powerful, round and fresh on the finish.

Dosage Brut: 8 g/L

Fermentations & Ageing In stainless steel tanks

Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation + Bottle-ageing on lees for at least 3 years + minimum 3 months after disgorgement before shipping.

PAIRING:  It’s a perfect accompaniment to foie gras, but also to other tempting dishes, such as duck with prunes, a platter of Iberian ham, or even a pizza with tomato and mozzarella di bufala.

AWARDS:

91 POINTS Decanter Magazine

91 POINTS Wine Enthusiast

 

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