Gatinois - Brut Tradition Champagne Grand Cru 'Ay" NV (375ml) Cococciola

Gatinois - Brut Tradition Champagne Grand Cru 'Ay" NV (375ml) CococciolaThe NV Brut Grand Cru Tradition offers lovely inner perfume with a silky minerality that is all about elegance and understatement. The essence and warmth of Pinot from Ay comes through in spades. The NV Brut Grand Cru Tradition is 90% Pinot Noir (mostly Petit Pinot dAy) and 10% Chardonnay, mostly 2004 vintage, with a dash of 2005 and 2003. The wine was aged in steel and dosage was 6 grams per liter. NV Brut Grand Cru Tradition is as great a value (in

its entry is smooth and silky with rich flavors

the 2019 is one of the best recent vintages I can remember tasting

Rich and structured

What’s the deal with all the ducks

culminating in a lengthy mouthfeel

this wine is aged for 15 months to develop bold notes of blackberry

Good quality with depth

who have now handed the day-to-day operations over to the next generation - sons Andrew

Leading with aromas of grilled pineapple

notes of wild “macchia Mediterranea” and fresh red fruit

Long and fruity finish with lots of berries

He does not have his own vineyards but rather works with people he has known for more than 30 years