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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 14 and Mar 18,
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 wood in the form of a Réserve Perpétuelle. A wine whose assertive, powerful character will delight lovers of complex 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 as a perpetual reserve, then in bottle. 1. Foudres: These are made of Allier oak. The blend is aged here for a minimum of 12 months, in the form of a perpetual reserve begun in the 90s, and undergoes very slow, controlled oxidation. 2. Bottling: Maturation then 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 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. . Storage after shipment: Ready for tasting, can be stored in cellar conditions 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 Aromatique | Chaleureux | Fruité | Rond
Keeps
5 years
Peak
-
Service
8°C
Grape varieties Chardonnay, Meunier, Pinot noir
Terroir Vignobles Premiers & Grands Cru.
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.
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Champagne Gardet
Champagne Gardet is a domain from the region Champagne in France, that produces 12 wines available to purchase, including the wine SELECTED RESERVE EXTRA BRUT - 100% Fût de Chêne No vintage.