Gaston Chiquet - Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ Brut Grand Cru 2012
Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ Brut Grand Cru 2012: An elegant Champagne from 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay (Aÿ). Bright straw yellow, fine perlage. Citrus, white flowers on the nose. Fresh, vibrant, and savory on the palate. Ideal aperitif.
France - Champagne Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 100% Chardonnay
Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ Brut Grand Cru - 2012 1500 ml
492.54 €
Colour
Bright straw yellow with golden reflections, fine and persistent perlage.
Bouquet
Complex notes of citrus, white flowers, brioche, toasted hazelnut, and minerality.
Taste
Fresh, vibrant, elegant, with excellent structure and persistence. Fruity and mineral notes return, long, savory finish.
Alcohol content
12.5% vol.
Type of glass
Flute or Tulip Champagne glass.
Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, with seafood, oysters, sushi, raw fish, shellfish, fresh cheeses.
Refinement
Minimum 6-8 years on lees in bottle, then several months after disgorgement.
Vinification
Manual harvest, gentle pressing, fermentation in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation. Second fermentation in bottle (Traditional Method). Brut dosage.