Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne, France 1.5L Magnum NV Meo-Camuzet ripe acidity running through the

ripe acidity running through the palate and giving it a more off-dry than fully fruity-styled texture

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Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru Brut Tradition Champagne, France 1.5L Magnum NV Meo-Camuzet ripe acidity running through theFresh and lively, with a leesy hint of bread dough mixing with candied berry, quince paste, lemon zest, wax and fleur de sel. Fine grained, with a lip smacking, juicy finish. This is a later disgorgement (12 07) of the second cuve we shipped last year. "Our Champagnes have been sold too young," said Nicolas, "and we wanted to start offering something more mature." This is 78% 2004, 6% 02, 13% 01 and 3% 98, and as always 45% Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and