Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne, France 1.5L Magnum NV Meo-Camuzet All Merlot

All Merlot

to leech extra flavors and aromatics from the skins

Grape Varietal : Pinot Meunier

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this rosé is hand-harvested and vinified in stainless steel with native-yeast fermentation

Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne, France 1.5L Magnum NV Meo-Camuzet All MerlotFresh and lively, with a leesy hint of bread dough mixing with candied berry, quince paste, lemon zest, wax and fleur de sel. Fine grained, with a lip smacking, juicy finish. This is a later disgorgement (12 07) of the second cuve we shipped last year. "Our Champagnes have been sold too young," said Nicolas, "and we wanted to start offering something more mature." This is 78% 2004, 6% 02, 13% 01 and 3% 98, and as always 45% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and