2018 Gaston Chiquet "Millesime Carte d'Or" 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE A blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir is sourced from Hautvillers 1er Cru (Colombier old vines 30 year old vines). The Chardonnay comes from: 28% Dizy 1er Cru (Haut de Souschienne) and 22% Hautvillers 1er Cru (La Grange). Soils are clay and limestone over chalk. Fermentation and aging in stainless steel with malolactic. Then aged 48 months on the lees. Dosage is 6 g l. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Nicolas Chiquet farms 23

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and enduring finesse—at an accessible level

Their estate-grown Pinot Noir reflects a deep understanding of the McMinnville region's climate and soils

The grapes are left 100% whole bunch

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The 2024 vintage emphasizes precision and vitality

The result is a wine that balances ripeness with clarity

is one of the oldest wineries in Austria

produced without any added sugar (Brut Nature)