DNU Gaston Chiquet Or Premier Cru 2008 (750ML)

93 VM / 92 WS / 92 WA

The 2008 Brut Vintage is another compelling wine in this line up. Creamy, ample and generous, with striking aromatics, the 2008 captures all of the natural resonance that makes the Champagnes of the Marne Valley so distinctive. Spice, orange peel, hazelnut and lightly honeyed overtones add striking layers of dimension to this beautifully textured, inviting Champagne. Disgorged: March, 2018. Antonio Galloni - Vinous Media

Bright and lacy, this harmonious Champagne offers a minerally, chalk-tinged underpinning and a delicate bead, with a crowd-pleasing array of nectarine, lemon sorbet, ground ginger and spun honey flavors. Disgorged July 2017. Drink now through 2028. 150 cases imported. - Alison Napjus, Wine Spectator

Disgorged in July 2017, the 2008 Brut Premier Cru Or is a pretty, precise wine that wafts from the glass with aromas of lemon zest, crisp green and yellow apples, white flowers and chalky soil tones. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, bright and racy, with a nicely concentrated core of fruit, an ultra-fine mousse and a bright, mineral finish. It's a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. - WK, Wine Advocate