Champagne Millésimé Brut 2017 - Gremillet

The sunny expression of the vintage: the identity of the Gremillet Millésimé Champagne

The Champagne Millésimé Brut 2017  from the Gremillet estate offers a rich, generous, and outstandingly faithful expression of the Pinot Noir variety grown in the Côte des Bars. This selection highlights the phenolic ripeness of the clusters, hand-harvested in sunny vineyard plots where the grape draws structural density and expressive warmth. The core of this cuvée lies in its ability to merge the structural weight of the black variety with an exceptionally precise, creamy mouthfeel. The project yields a solid, deep, and welcoming sparkling wine, engineered for lovers of structured and mature Champagnes.

Agronomic Conditions and Technical Processing in Stainless Steel

The vineyards are rooted in marly-limestone soils rich in sedimentary minerals, a soil and climate essential for giving the wine a precise savory tension. The vintage process applies rigorous technological parameters aimed at clean extraction. The free-run must undergoes the primary fermentation cycle and the controlled malolactic fermentation entirely within temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The subsequent process of aging on the lees in the bottle takes place in the cellars of the historic Gremillet winery for several years, ensuring the finesse of the perlage before the Brut dosage, designed to define a benchmark among vintage Champagnes obtained by structurally enhancing the estate's finest red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes.

Sensory profile of Champagne Millésimé Brut 2017

The extended resting window and the polyphenol richness of pure Pinot Noir shape a deep organoleptic identity marked by excellent fruit maturation and structural volume.

• Appellation, Blend, and ABV: 100% Pinot Noir / Champagne AOC / 12.50% ABV / Brut Dosage / Primary vinification and malolactic conversion conducted inside stainless steel tanks, followed by extended maturation on the lees inside the bottle.
• Visual Presentation: Attractive, deep golden yellow color displaying great clarity and structural brightness, highlighted by a fine, tight, and persistent bubble flow with a subtle mousse.
• Aromatic Bouquet: Broad, warm, and characteristically intense on the nose, showcasing dominant notes of fresh yellow peach, ripe apricot, and red forest berries, layered with refined undertones of wild flowers and subtle spice hints.
• Palate Texture: Full-bodied, well-rounded, and expansive on the entry. The mid-palate delivers a balanced texture where a velvety mouthfeel meets a tensed acidity, driven by fine persistent bubbles and a silky dosage that leads into a savory, precise, and intensely aromatic finish.

Food Pairings and Serving Recommendations

The robust structural extraction and rich framework of this classic Blanc de Noirs support outstanding versatility across diverse complex and savory menus.

• Land-Based Gastronomic Pairings: Pairs naturally and with absolute elegance with rich white meat preparations, duck terrines, herb-crusted pork tenderloin, or simple grilled red meats.
• Structured Pasta and Shellfish: Offers a fascinating match for traditional structured pasta options, wild mushroom risottos, baked premium shellfish, and medium-aged cow cheeses.
• Serving Conditions: To optimize structural balance and allow the complex tertiary layers to unfold completely, use a wide tasting glass and serve at a steady chilled temperature of 10 - 12°C.