Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2012 (1500ml) Rice Wine

Gaston Chiquet Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2012 (1500ml) Rice WineThe NV Brut Blanc de Blancs d'A Grand Cru is once again one of the most distinctive wines in the range. A is, of course, much better known for its sublime Pinot, but these soils also confer notable personality to Chardonnay. Chiquet's Blanc de Blancs marries the natural breadth of A with deeply expressive varietal notes and striking freshness. The interplay of those elements makes for a highly engaging and delicious Champagne. 92 Pts Antonio Galloni,

complex nose which combines ripe

blackberries and hints of white pepper

hardworking families in the area—this Chablis is a striking example of “typicity

Azienda Vinicola Palladino combines the wisdom of its own history with the current trends

A bright red with firm

in which balance is more important than power

Fruit from the great Teldeschi Ranch comprises just over 20% of the blend

Partial fermentation

With maximum alcohol of 12

Rioja Report - February 2021

blackberries and black currant fruit intertwined with lead pencil shavings

violet and bitter chocolate