SKURNIK WINES® Gaston Chiquet Brut Rose Premier Cru NV (Champagne, France) – [VM 93] [WS 92] [WA 91] – 6057831432351

About the Winery:

Nicolas Chiquet farms 23 hectares in the Valle de la Marne in the villages of Ay, Dizy, Hautvillers and Mareuil-sur-Ay. All of the fruit (including that which is used in the non-vintage cuvee) comes from Premier and Grand Cru grapes. Nicolas does not employ any oak aging at Gaston Chiquet; he believes that concentration, fruit maturity and malolactic fermentation impart enough body and texture to make aging in barrel unnecessary.

The vineyards are planted to equal (forty percent each) parts Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and twenty percent are planted to Pinot Noir. Gaston-Chiquet also produces a vintage dated Chardonnay from 5 parcels on the western side of the Grand Cru village of Ay. Usually recognized as a grand cru village for Pinot Noir, these vines of Chardonnay were planted in Ay in the 1930s.

About this Wine::

Cépage: 45% Pinot Noir (15% vin rouge), 25% Chardonnay, 30% Meunier
Assemblage: 85% 2020, 9% 2020 vin rouge, 6% 2018 vin rouge
Village/Vyd: Hautvillers 1er Cru, Dizy 1er Cru, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Aÿ Grand Cru; Clay and limestone over chalk
Malo: Yes
Élevage: Stainless steel
Sur Latte: 15-18 Months

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points – Vinous Media:
“The NV Brut Rosé (45% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, 25% Chardonnay) is a rich, deeply-colored Champagne to enjoy at the dinner table. Succulent red cherry, plum, blood orange, cinnamon and dried flowers fill out its layers. Despite its obvious richness, this remains light on its feet and supremely elegant. What a delight. Dosage is 6-8 grams per liter.” – Antonio Galloni (Nov 2023)

92 Points – Wine Spectator Magazine:
“A vibrant, balanced rosé Champagne, with the creamy mousse carrying a lively mix of macerated raspberry, pomegranate and juicy blood orange fruit, with light herb, chalk and spice notes. A fine aperitif. Disgorged March 2022. Drink now. 425 cases imported.” – AN (Nov 2022)

91 Points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate:
“Disgorged in July 2019, the latest release of Gaston Chiquet’s NV Brut Rosé Premier Cru is showing very well, bursting with aromas of fresh peach, red berries, mint, green apples, rhubarb and pastry cream. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, crisp and fleshy, with a charming core of fruit, racy acids and a lingering, flavorful finish. This is an elegant, inviting Rosé based on Pinot Meunier.” – WK (Apr 2020)