The Chiquet family has been growing grapes in the Pinot Noir-centric Vallée de la Marne since the mid-1700s, and they were among the first to make and bottle Champagne under their own name, in the aftermath of World War I. The very way we think of Champange today would not exist, were it not for the many generations of Chiquets devoted to their vines.Each Chiquet Champagne, even the entry-level nonvintage wines, comes from Premier or Grand Cru sites within Champagne. Chiquet is perhaps best known for producing a singular, outstanding blanc de blancs Champagne from the Grand Cru Pinot Noir village of Aÿ; it manages to express both the mineral charm of Chardonnay-based Champagne and the unique terroir of the village.
Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
variety 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier(11% red wine of Pinot Noir)blend 89% 2018, 11% red wines from 2015village / vyd Hautvillers 1er Cru, Dizy 1er Cru,Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Aÿ Grand Cru;Clay and limestone over chalkmalo Yesbreeding Stainless steelsur latte 15-18 Monthsdisgorgement July 2020, November 2020 (9)
Details
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Grape Variety
Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
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Vintage
NV
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Crisp , Elegant , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied
Champagne
Champagne boasts some of the world’s greatest luxury brands with Krug, Cristal and, of course, Dom Perignon. But it’s also home to hundreds of small dynamic producers—farmers who grow their own grapes (often organically) and make (often with natural methods) tiny amounts of pure and absolutely delicious wine that reflect the individual personalities of their villages and terroirs. Toast with these wines, for sure. But also treat them like the great wines they are: taste, drink, explore!
