Tasting Notes :

A stunning Champagne that delivers on all fronts!

Fresh floral aromas combine with characteristic sweet brioche overtones,

balanced by peach skin and baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish.

The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979

when he inherited a plot of vines from his mother, Lulu.  

Today, the house possesses over 40 hectares of vineyards and is situated in

a small village 45 kilometres from Troyes - the historic capital

of Champagne - and 180 kilometres south of Reims.

 The vines lie on steep, sun-drenched hillsides

in Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils.

 Pinot Noir is king here, and constitutes around 94% of Gremillet’s plantings,

with the remainder dedicated to Chardonnay, ideal for creating a classic,

baked biscuit, rich, fruit-flavoured Champagne. 

The vineyards, situated in the southern reaches of Troyes achieve greater ripeness

which leads to a richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours mixed

with characteristic toasty yeast overtones. 

Only the first, lightest pressings are used,

as is usual for fine Champagne.

Classic slow second fermentation in bottle followed

by maturing on the lees for at least 18 months

before being disgorged and released for sale.

Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course

(but not on your own - this is the sociable drink par excellence after all!),

but also recommended with light nibbles,

salads and simple fish dishes.