Gaston Chiquet Tradition Premier Cru Brut [JD90][WA90][WS90]

Producer: Champagne Gaston Chiquet 
Region: Champagne, France 
Blend: 40% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
Year: Non-Vintage 

Jeb Dunnuck, 90 Points

"A golden yellow hue, the NV Champagne Tradition Premier Cru Brut is packed with yeasty aromas of fresh bread dough, golden peach, chamomile, and ginger. A youthful and fluffy mousse fills the palate, and the wine leans toward a full-bodied style, revealing a rich texture as the mousse settles down, with a well-balanced and broad-shouldered mid-palate and finish." 

Wine Advocate, 90 Points 

"Disgorged in May 2019, the latest release of Chiquet's supremely dependable NV Brut Premier Cru Tradition reveals an inviting bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, honeycomb, Meyer lemon and warm biscuits. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and charming, with a youthfully frothy but refined mousse, a succulent core of fruit and ripe but racy balancing acids. It's already drinking well." 

Wine Spectator, 90 Points 

"Vibrant and balanced, with flavors of nectarine, candied orange peel, slivered almond and oyster shell set on a lacy texture. Fragrant hints of white blossoms and lemon thyme show on the finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Golden yellow hue with a fresh nose of dried fruit (apricot) and a hint of citrus. Smooth palate, fresh, balanced and fruity (fresh apricot, white peach, citrus) with an aromatic finish." 

Alcohol: 12.5% 

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