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Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 6 years from release.
release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 90/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: mandarin, lemon, red fruit, white flowers
Palate: playful zesty fruit, affable forward style, fresh acidity, clean finish
Gaston Chiquet's Premier Cru house brut: playful and zesty with mandarin and lemon complementing red fruit, an affable, forward style with fresh acidity.
What it pairs with
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Croque monsieur
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Fresh zesty acidity cuts the ham and cheese. -
Roast chicken
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Red fruit and citrus meet roasted poultry. -
Oeuf mayonnaise
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Playful fruit refreshes the egg.
How to serve Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru
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. Croque monsieur, Roast chicken, Oeuf mayonnaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gaston Chiquet's Tradition is the family's Premier Cru Dizy house brut, with the family estate-bottling at Dizy since 1935.
- 1935: Gaston Chiquet begins estate bottling at Dizy
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Gaston Chiquet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Premier Cru Dizy three-grape house blend
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 6 from release
Frequently asked about Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru
What does Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru taste like?
On the nose, mandarin, lemon, red fruit, white flowers. On the palate, playful zesty fruit, affable forward style, fresh acidity, clean finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Gaston Chiquet's Premier Cru house brut: playful and zesty with mandarin and lemon complementing red fruit, an affable, forward style with fresh acidity.
When should I drink Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru?
Drink now to 6 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 Tradition Brut 1er Cru?
Croque monsieur is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast chicken and Oeuf mayonnaise. Fresh zesty acidity cuts the ham and cheese.
What grapes are in Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru?
The blend is Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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