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Selected Reserve Extra Brut - 100% Fût de Chêne Champagne Gardet Sparkling wine ● Champagne
No vintage 75clIn stock
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Champagne GardetEstimated delivery between 13 and Dec 14,
SELECTED RESERVE EXTRA BRUT - 100% Oak Barrel A wine marked by the black grape varieties of Champagne, representative of the traditional style of Maison Gardet and combining reserve wines aged in oak. A wine whose assertive, powerful character will delight lovers of atypical champagnes. Maturation in two stages: Cuvée Selected Reserve is a high-quality blend that will evolve very slowly over time. These wines are first matured in foudres, then in bottle. 1. Foudres: These are made of Vosges oak; their capacity varies between 25hl and 40hl, and some are 50 to 100 years old. The blend is aged in them for a minimum of 12 months, undergoing very slow, controlled oxidation. 2. Bottling: Maturation continues in bottle for 7 to 9 years before disgorging. The aromas then continue to evolve towards more ripe, toasty notes. Fermentation : . In stainless steel tanks: Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation . In foudres :Aging of wines for a minimum of 1 year. - Ageing: In bottles on lees for 7 to 9 years + 3 months minimum after disgorgement before shipping. - Extra Brut dosage: 4 g/L. From a liqueur made from the same wine and beet sugar. Final cork (after disgorging): Classic cork. Aging after shipment: Ready to drink, can be cellared for up to 5 years.
Appearance
Bright, deep yellow-gold color.
Aroma
Delicate nose. Straightforward at first glance, with notes of wheat, caramel, vanilla and ripe fruit.
Wine Gourmand
Taste
Taste: pronounced aromas of fruit paste, candied fruit (orange), hint of spice (cinnamon, vanilla). Notes of viennoiserie; straight texture, underlying minerality.
Wine Aromatic | Fruity | Round | Warm
Keeps
5 years
Peak
-
Service
8°C
Grape varieties Chardonnay, Meunier, Pinot noir
Terroir Provenance : Premiers & Grands Cru de la Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne et Côte des Blancs.
Culture type
-
Alcohol
12.5%
Content
75cl
Decanting
-
Meat
Magret de canard.
Fish and seafood
Risotto aux noix de Saint Jacques.
Vegetables
Plancha de légumes grillées et brochettes marinées.
2 / 3 Le Guide Hachette
90 / 100 Wine Enthusiast
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Champagne Gardet
Champagne Gardet is a domain from the region Champagne in France, that produces 11 wines available to purchase, including the wine SELECTED RESERVE EXTRA BRUT - 100% Fût de Chêne No vintage.