Champagne Gardet

Many of us wine lovers know the big Champagne houses by heart - Veuve Cliquot, Tattinger, Bollinger, Ruinart …. the list goes on. But many aren’t aware of the hidden gem, the smaller producers that producer equally extraordinary Champagne. One fine example is Maison Gardet. Maison Gardet was founded in 1895 by Charles Gardet, a wine merchant, in Epernay. He later moved his house to Chigny-les-Roses, in Montagne des Reims to continue the tradition and build the Gardet brand. Currently the house is owned by the Prieux family who continue the Gardet tradition through the use of traditional methods and technology in their winemaking in order to produce the finest quality champagne.

For more information on how Champagne is made visit Traditional Method.

Champagne Gardet Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Meunier. Blanc de Noirs is one style of Champagne that means It is only made from black grapes. The grapes are cool fermented in stainless steel. The wine is bottle aged on the lees for a minimum of 3 years with an additional 3 months bottle aging after disgorgement.

The wine is a pale lemon color with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, lemon, cream, white blossom and brioche. The wine has a typical lively acidity, fine creamy mousse and is Brut style (8 g/L of sugar). The flavors are typical of a Blanc de Noirs - acacia flower, pear, lime, cherry, brioche, toast, pastry, butter, cream, lemon, strawberry, apple, lemon, wet stone. A lovely Champagne for any occasion.

Pair with oysters with mignonette sauce, foie gras, duck with prunes, soft cheeses such as brie or goat cheese …. it is such a versatile food pairing wine. Don't limit yourself to appetizers only - the higher acidity makes it ideal for salty, fatty and fried foods. Enjoy!