Tasting notes: Gardet Brut Reserve Premier Cru
Gardet Brut Reserve Premier Cru. Warm notes of ripe yellow fruits; fresh and persistent finish with a delicate complexity.
Food Match:
A dinner champagne, to serve with braised red meats, rich poultry such as goose or capon simply cooked so as to reveal all the meat’s intense flavour.
Region/Producer:
Gardet was established in 1895 by Charles Gardet in Epernay. In the 1930s, his son, Georges Gardet, continued the family tradition by moving to Chigny-les-Roses to develop the Champagne Gardet brand. It was sold to the Prieux family in 2007. The Prieuxs have invested in the business. But wisely retained the features of the style of wine made over the years. Only slightly refining it to be a little more forward-drinking with more fruit freshness and balance.
The house owns around 7 ha of premier cru vineyards around their home villages of Chigny-Les-Roses, Ludes and Rilly la Montage. The long tirage time and the use of a high proportion of reserve wine has marked the house style. And in fact is a distinguishing feature of Champagne Gardet
In stainless steel tanks Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation In “Foudres” (large oak barrels) Ageing of reserve wines (25%) for at least one year. Bottle-ageing on lees for six to eight years -minimum 3 months after disgorgement before shipping.
The House produces its champagnes in compliance with the strict AOC regulations and traditions. It ensures its commitment to the environment and quality by giving its staff the necessary means to implement the quality and food safety policy at all levels of the company. This commitment is the subject of several labels and certifications.
