Gaston Chiquet
Champagne Tradition 1er Cru Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 2.5 - 4 years. |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Champagne Tradition 1er Cru Brut |
| Color | Light gold. |
| Perfume | Hints of dried fruit, such as apricot. |
| Taste | Good looseness in the mouth where typical aromas can be found. Good length. |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Country | France |
Description
Brut Champagne made using the classic method, produced by Gaston Chiquet. 0.75L bottle. A Premier Cru that embodies the elegance of Champagne, with a history dating back to 1746. Hints of dried fruit, such as apricot, blend into a fine and persistent perlage, creating a unique sensory experience. The pale gold color anticipates a palate that reflects the typical aromas of the bouquet, with a good length that invites a second sip.
Awards
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88/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1746
- Hectares: 23
In 1919, the brothers Fernand & Gaston Chiquet - winegrowers by trade - joined forces to create their commercial house Chiquet Frères. They were 'pionniers' in Champagne, the first winegrowers to take a bold initiative for the time: look at their grapes, process them in the Champenois method and then market the wine. In 1923, they won their first medal in PARIS then their 'Médaille d'Or' in Epernay. In 1935, the brothers split up and Gaston Chiquet created his own brand.
In 1950, Gaston and his son Claude bought land in Ay and Hautvillers. Thus they have new possibilities for blending, an essential art in the elaboration of Champagne.
In their turn, Antoine and Nicolas Chiquet, in 2003, ensure continuity while respecting ancestral rules: "Our essential objective is to guarantee the quality requirements of which we are the heirs"; even if techniques have improved, the tradition remains. Read more
| Name | Chiquet Champagne Tradition 1er Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Gaston Chiquet |
| Climate | Vineyards located in the communes of Hautvillers, Dizy, Mareuil sur Aÿ (France). |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone on belemnite chalk. This gypsum accumulates and then returns solar heat. It facilitates the drainage of excess water and returns moisture during the summer. It stores the main minerals that give grapes their strong ester content. |
| Cultivation system | Pruning Chablis and Cordon de Royat. |
| Plants per hectare | From 8 300 to 10 000 strains per hectare. |
| Harvest | ing is done manually in September, transport is by perforated boxes. Hydraulic presses of 4 000 kg. |
| Wine making | Static destemming from 15 to 20 hours. Parcel vinification. Fermentation in thermo-regulated vats of small volumes. Malolactic fermentation carried out, rearing for 4 to 7 months after harvest. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 2.5 - 4 years. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |