Tasting Notes:
Champagne Gremillet Rose Brut. A delicate yet rich, it has a fine mousse, wonderful texture and deliciously tangy finish. Beautiful!
Food Pairing:
Quaff liberally, well chilled, but also perhaps with roast duck, mild cheeses or fresh berries.
Producer / Region: Champagne Gremillet Rose Brut
Jean-Michel Gremillet founded the vineyard 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, 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.
The Pinot Noir grapes are pressed for up to 2 hours to extract the juice de pressed, then vinified and blended to give this delicate and delicious rosé Champagne. Champagne must age for a minimum of 15 months before release. Gremillet age all their Rosé Champagnes for a minimum of 22 months to ensure that the wines are not too young and have married all the elements.
For more information about the producer:Â https://champagne-gremillet.fr/
