Description
Premier Cru holdings in the Grande Vallée de la Marne form the basis of NV Gaston Chiquet Champagne Brut Tradition, sourced from chalk dominant slopes interspersed with clay and sand pockets that influence drainage and vine vigor in this river moderated zone. The family’s vineyards span several villages around Dizy, and farming is carried out under sustainable guidelines with extensive hand work adapted to the region’s fragmented parcels. Grapes are pressed in traditional Coquard presses, and base wines ferment in stainless steel, with malolactic conversion applied according to the structure of individual lots. Assemblage incorporates reserve wines to support consistency, followed by secondary fermentation and bottle aging on lees. Brut Tradition occupies a central role in the range, illustrating how Premier Cru vineyard selection and a steady traditional method approach define the domaine’s longstanding style.