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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, light brioche
Palate: fuller-bodied Chardonnay, fine chalk, fresh acidity, long finish
A rare Blanc de Blancs from Chardonnay grown in Ay, a village famed for Pinot Noir: citrus and white flowers over ripe orchard fruit and brioche, with a fuller-bodied Chardonnay character and fine chalk.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Roast chicken Fuller Chardonnay fruit meets roasted poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find roast chicken on TableJourney →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Oysters, Roast chicken, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gaston Chiquet's Blanc de Blancs d'Ay is a rarity: Chardonnay grown in Ay, a village far better known for the Pinot Noir behind houses like Bollinger.
- 1935Family bottles a rare Ay Chardonnay as a Blanc de Blancs
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Gaston Chiquet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; rare Chardonnay grown in Pinot-stronghold Ay
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 65 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
Frequently asked about Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay
What does Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flowers, ripe orchard fruit, light brioche. On the palate, fuller-bodied Chardonnay, fine chalk, fresh acidity, long finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rare Blanc de Blancs from Chardonnay grown in Ay, a village famed for Pinot Noir: citrus and white flowers over ripe orchard fruit and brioche, with a fuller-bodied Chardonnay character and fine chalk.
When should I drink Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Goat cheese. Fine chalk meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs d'Ay?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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