Champagne Blanc de Blancs d'Ay Gaston Chiquet
Champagne Blanc de Blancs d'Ay is a natural sparkling wine from the company Gaston Chiquet. It is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Ay, from the prized parcels of "Vauzelles" and "Hauts-Crohauts", characterised by calcareous-clayey soil rich in chalk. After the creation of the cuvée, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenoise Method, with a long ageing on the lees for at least 84 months. It is precisely the extended time on the lees that allows the Chardonnay to achieve great complexity and finesse. The Blanc de Blancs d'Ay Gaston Chiquet shows a golden yellow colour in the glass, with a very fine and persistent perlage. The nose expresses a multifaceted yet refined bouquet, with hints of white flowers, citrus fruits, ripe yellow fruit, tropical fruit, notes of honey, pastries and dried fruit. The sip is rich and persistent, balanced by a refreshing finish.
DENOMINATION: Champagne AOC
REGION: Champagne (France)
GRAPE VARIETIES: 100% Chardonnay
WINE-MAKING: Winemaking parcel, fermentation in thermoregulated vats of small volumes, aging of 84 months on the lees.