Chiquet Champagne Millesimé Or Premier Cru 2008

Chiquet Champagne Millesimé Or Premier Cru 2008

92
RP 92

Gaston Chiquet, 0,75 l - 12.50%
40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Nero

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Price 
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Champagne region - France
White classic method sparkling wine brut

How to serve

Serve at:

06 - 08°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Charmat Method Sparkling Wines
Chiquet Champagne Millesimé Or Premier Cru 2008

Perlage

Fine and persistent perlage.

Colour

Straw yellow with golden reflections.

Bouquet

Intense and complex and smells of candied fruit and apple, with notes of dried fruit.

Flavour

On the palate, this champagne develops with freshness and softness and with a good mineral touch.

Pairing

Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

Features

Name Chiquet Champagne Millesimé Or Premier Cru 2008
Type White classic method sparkling wine brut
Classification AOC Champagne Premier Crus Brut
Year 2008
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 40% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Nero
Country France
Region Champagne region
Origin Dizy (France)
Soil composition Argilo-calcareous on belemnita gypsum. This matter accumulates and returns the caloresolar. It facilitates the drainage of excess water and restores moisture during the summer. It stocks the main minerals that give the grape its strong tenor in foreign wines.
No. plants per hectare 8300-10000
Harvest The harvest is done manually in September, the transport is done with perforated boxes.
Vinification Static displacement from 15 to 20 hours. Vinificazioneparcellare. Fermentation in tin-thermo-regulated small volumes. Haemalactic fermentation carried out, stabilization with cold, rearing in vats from 4 to 7 months after harvesting.
Ageing Sur «lies» for a minimum period of 4 years. Extraction of «lies» (dégorgement) and dosage (liqueur d’expédition: brut); rest within 3 to 6 months before labeling and marketing.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

Robert Parker
92/100 
2008
xtraWine
91/100 
2008
Vinous
92/100 
2009
Gaston Chiquet
From this winery:

Eight generations have followed since Nicolas Chiquet planted his first vine in 1746. In 1919, the brothers Fernand & Gaston Chiquet - winegrowers by trade - joined forces to create their commercial house Chiquet Frères. They were 'pionniers' in Cha...

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