"Nicolas Chiquet is making some very interesting, small production Champagne in Dizy." - Curtis Mann, MW

Gaston Chiquet 'Cuvee de Reserve' Brut NV

France | Grower Champagne

Sale price$63.94
24 in stock
91 Wine spectator NV

"Nicolas Chiquet is making some very interesting, small production Champagne in Dizy." - Curtis Mann, MW

Product Attributes
Varietal
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Region
France, Champagne, Epernay, Valley De La Marne
Label ABV
12.50%
Size
750 Ml
Description

Nicolas Chiquet farms 23 hectares in the Valle de la Marne in the villages of Ay, Dizy, Hautvillers and Mareuil-sur-Ay. All of the fruit (including that which is used in the non-vintage cuvee) comes from premier and grand cru grapes. Nicolas does not employ any oak aging at Gaston Chiquet; he believes that concentration, fruit maturity and malolactic fermentation impart enough body and texture to make aging in barrel unnecessary.

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