NV Gaston Chiquet “Tradition” Brut , Champagne, France - 1.5L MAG

ABOUT THIS WINE

The cuvee consists of 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir. The base wine was harvested in 2014. The soil is made up of clay and limestone on belemnita quadrata chalk. This chalk variety stores and radiates solar heat, maximizes drainage of excess water and retains humidity in summer. It stores the principal minerals that give the grapes their high ester content.

The average age of the vines are 25 years. The grapes were harvested by hand in September and transported in vented crates. Hydraulic presses of 4,000 kg. The vineyard is certified as High environmental value and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne. Harvest is done by parcel. Static settling takes place for between 15 to 20 hours. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, tartaric stabilization in small-volume, temperature-controlled tanks during 4 to 7 months after harvest. Aged on lees 2.5 to 3.5 years.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Eight generations have passed since Nicholas CHIQUET planted his first vine in 1746s. Fernand and Gaston Chiquet –winemakers from the cradle – combine their talents to establish a winery. They are pioneers in Champagne: among the very first to grow their own grapes, produce their own champagne and market it under their own label, CHIQUET Frères. Antoine and Nicolas CHIQUET’s turn. These brothers assure continuity while respecting their ancestral rules: “Our goal is to maintain the quality we have inherited.” The techniques improve – the tradition endures. Our vineyards, comprise 23 hectares in the heart of the Champagne region and are farmed to the latest environmentally sensitive techniques.