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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 0 to 6 years from release.

release0 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Decanter reviewed 202090/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryMedium finish

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

With cheese

Chaource Our pick A non-vintage brut Champagne's high acidity and fine mousse cut through Chaource's salted, creamy paste and leave its mushroom and hazelnut clear. The cheese comes from the Aube, which also grows Champagne. Brie de Meaux Our pick A non-vintage brut's acidity and bubbles cut Brie de Meaux's butter and cream and leave its hazelnut clear, so each bite of the rich, supple paste stays fresh.

How to serve Gaston Chiquet Tradition Brut 1er Cru

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1935Gaston 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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