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Champagne Gardet Brut Tradition NV (375mL) Under $20 92 Point Half Bottles of Champagne!
Flavor Profile: Brioche, almond, myriad citrus
Producer's Quick Thoughts: “Thanks to a meticulous selection of quality grapes, this Champagne is a model non-vintage Brut, emblematic of Champagne Gardet…”
Score: DWWA92
Why We Love It...
Blessed with 92 POINTS from Decanter’s prestigious World Wine Awards, the world's most rigorous and comprehensive blind tasting competition led by Master's of Wine and Master Sommeliers – this simply delicious, rich, toasty, creamy citrus fruit infused, toasted almond, ginseng, and freshly baked brioche elixir is fresh, lovely, balanced, and just fantastic all the way to the last bubble.
Tucked away between the two major cities of Champagne – Reims and Epernay, Chigny-les-Roses is a charming little village making some absolutely stellar Champagne. The town is nested right in the vineyards, standing against a cliff shelf, topped by the region’s verdant green forest. It’s a sight to see, for certain. A number of well-known producers have chosen this quaint village as their base, including Jay Z’s Armand de Brignac (aka Ace of Spades) and the Lasalle family. This beauty is a blend of 45% pinot noir, 45% pinot meunier, and 10% chardonnay – and this half bottle sure packs a punch!
The cuvée is fermented in stainless steel, with no malolactic secondary fermentation before aging on the lees (in bottle) for a minimum of three years prior to disgorgement. A dosage of 8 grams/liter is made with the reserve wine and a natural beet sugar and perfectly balances the bright, flinty acidity with the rich, toasty notes. Stock up while you can on these ½ bottle beauties – you just never know when you’ll have a Champagne emergency!
Technical Details
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne
Varietal: Champagne Blends
Blend: 45% Pinor Meunier, 45% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pair it with: Crawfish Beignets from Brenda’s French Soul Food
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About the Producer
Since 1820, Ameztoi has been the mos respected producer in the region of Getariako Txakolina. They produce both traditional wines in large barrels and they were the inventor of rosé txakolina and one of the first to do méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines in the region. They own 20 hectares of vineyards planted high on the seaside cliffs of the village of Getaria. Ignacio Ameztoi is fifth generation and has played an important role in the developement and innovation in Getariako Txakolina over the last 10 years.
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