COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Gardet
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Gardet Millésime Extra Brut 2015 is a vintage Champagne from the Champagne AOC, produced by Maison Gardet. This wine is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, primarily sourced from the Montagne de Reims and Vallée de la Marne. Founded in 1895, Maison Gardet, now owned by the Prieux family, focuses on balancing tradition with modern winemaking. The 2015 vintage was characterized by specific weather patterns leading to an early harvest. A distinctive feature of this wine is its extended aging period on lees, which contributes to its complexity and texture. The wine is made in the classic method and has an Extra Brut dosage.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€49
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged on lees for approximately 8 years, far exceeding the legal minimum.
Fact 02
Part of Gardet's 130th anniversary celebration.
Fact 03
HVE (High Environmental Value) certified producer.
Fact 04
Extra Brut dosage means very little added sugar (4 g/L).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Gardet Millésime Extra Brut 2015 is produced using the classic method. Primary fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by completion of alcohol and malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period on lees for approximately 8 years, a key technique that contributes to its complexity and texture. The dosage is Extra Brut, with 4 g/L of residual sugar added via a beet sugar liquor. The producer, Maison Gardet, emphasizes sustainable viticulture and holds HVE certification.
