Tasting notes:
Champagne Gremillet Brut Ambassaduer NV, award winning. Fresh floral aromas combine with characteristic sweet brioche overtones, balanced by peach skin. And baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish. A stunning Champagne that delivers on all fronts!
Food match:
Champagne Gremillet Brut Ambassaduer NV. Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course. But not on your own because this is a sociable drink after all! Also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.
Producer/Region:
The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 when he inherited a plot of vines from his mother, Lulu. Today, the house possesses over 40 hectares of vineyards and is situated in a small village 45 kilometres from Troyes. The historic capital of Champagne – and 180 kilometres south of Reims.
The vines lie on steep, sun-drenched hillsides in Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. Pinot Noir is king here, and constitutes around 94% of Gremillet’s plantings, with the remainder dedicated to Chardonnay. Ideal for creating a classic, baked biscuit, rich, fruit-flavoured Champagne.
This family owned and run Champagne house is HVE 3 certified, and as much as possible it restricts its use of chemicals in the vineyards. One of its cuvées is certified organic by ECOCERT and hopefully this is the start of a bigger process.
Winemaking: Champagne Gremillet Brut Ambassadeur NV
The vineyards, situated in the southern reaches of Troyes achieve greater ripeness. Which leads to a richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours mixed with characteristic toasty yeast overtones. Only the first, lightest pressings are used, as is usual for fine Champagne. Classic slow second fermentation in bottle followed by maturing on the lees for at least 18 months before being disgorged and released for sale.
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For more information about the producer: https://www.champagne-gremillet.fr/en/
