Lot presentation

Chardonnay Gaspard Brochet Tome I

The wine

This crystal-clear, mouth-watering, authentic cuvée is crafted from grapes from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines grown on the region’s rich clay soils that are meticulously tended. The estate, which holds the French High Environmental Value certification, has permanently banned chemicals from its vineyard. The harvested grapes are vinified according to traditional methods and carefully fermented in oak casks. Malolactic fermentation is not particularly sought after. Instead, to prevent it, the casks are placed outside where it is cool. This particular process eliminates the need for sulphur.
The intense straw yellow colour is accented by fine, delicate and consistent shimmer. The expressive and refined nose displays scents of citrus, apple and ripe white fruit, together with delicate notes of fresh bread. The rich, generous palate offers a superb long and deep tension, which extends endlessly into a fresh, saline finish.

About the Producer Gaspard Brochet

Gaspard, the son of winemaker Vincent Brochet, decided to leave his job as a graphic designer in 2014 to study oenology. In 2016, he took over the family business, inheriting an estate with a 70-year history of producing outstanding Champagnes. Thanks to his unique expertise and this substantial heritage, Gaspard now tends to his more than three hectares of vines, located in Sacy, Écueil and Villers aux Nœuds, in the heart of the iconic terroir of the Montagne de Reims. Vincent recognises the environmental issues at stake and is keen to preserve the land he loves so much, and has a sustainable and balanced approach to viticulture. The vineyard holds the French Haute Valeur Environnementale (High Environmental Value) certification. He has banished all chemical fertilisers and weedkillers from his vines, and has begun converting to organic viticulture in 2021. The Champagnes produced by Gaspard Brochet, some of which bear his name and others his father’s, are energetic and elegant, reflecting the terroir of the Champagne region.