- 40% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
- 68% 2021, 32% 2018-2020
- From Hautvillers 1er Cru, Dizy 1er Cru, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ 1er Cru, Aÿ Grand Cru
- Clay and limestone over chalk
- Yes malo
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel
- Aged 48+ months on the lees
- Dosage: 6g/L
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
France
Region:
Champagne
Appellation:
Vallee de la Marne
Variety:
Blend- Champagne
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-KCQ-01-NV | 12/750ml |
| Half Bottle | FR-KCQ-01-NVH | 12/375ml |
| Half Bottle Alternate | FR-KCQ-01-NVHA | 12/375ml |
| Magnum | FR-KCQ-01-NVM | 3/1500ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2024-12-15
"A vivacious Champagne, showing the balance to recommend this as an aperitif but the focus to pair with food. Well-cut acidity is integrated with the refined mousse and notes of ripe black cherry and blackberry paste, Meyer lemon peel, biscuit and white blossoms. The finish is lingering and mineral-driven. Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged February 2024. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
90
Date
2024-12-22
"A bright yellow/straw color, the NV Champagne 1er Cru Tradition Brut is very appealing on the nose and is made from 40% Meunier and equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with 80% from the 2019 harvest and the rest from 2018 and 2017. It opens to notes of fresh berries, sweet citrus, fresh flowers, and peaches. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with a juicy feel and a fluffy, pillowing mousse, with a clean finish. Easygoing and quaffable, it would be suitable as a lovely aperitif or to close a meal. Drink it over the next several years. 4 grams per liter dosage."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-12-30
"The NV Brut Tradition is a rich, boisterous NV offering from Gaston Chiquet. Dried pear, chamomile, spice, dried flowers, mint and marzipan are front and center. This juicy, exuberant Champagne is terrific. Meunier and Pinot Noir drive the blend, and that comes through in the wine's textural presence and overall feel. Disgorged: February 2025."