Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs D'Ay [WA92][JD90][WS90]

Producer: Champagne Gaston Chiquet 
Region: Champagne, France 
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: Non-Vintage 

Wine Advocate, 92 Points 

"Disgorged in January 2019, the latest release of Gaston Chiquet's NV Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs d'Aÿ is showing beautifully, opening in the glass with scents of crisp yellow orchard fruit, white flowers, blanched almonds and fresh peach. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, bright and charming, with a succulent core of fruit, a delicate pinpoint mousse and a nicely defined finish. Elegant and expressive, this is a beautifully balanced Blanc de Blancs that would make for a perfect aperitif." 

Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points 

"The base vintage of the NV Champagne Blanc De Blancs D'Ay Grand Cru Brut is from 2019, and it spent 4 years on the lees. A robust style of Blanc de Blancs, it’s assertive with notes of ripe pineapple, preserved lemon, honeycomb, and fresh walnut. Flesh and full-bodied, it has a soft, pillowy mousse, a persistent core of acidity, and a powerful drive through the finish. It will need some age to improve, as its tertiary notes should start to integrate and harmonize, rounding out its muscular personality." 

Wine Spectator, 90 Points 

"An expressive Champagne, with tangy orange peel acidity enlivening white cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. A lively sipper, with a lacy mousse, a chalky underpinning and hints of lemon curd, pickled ginger and spring blossoms on the finish." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

Sustainably grown. 

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