REGION
Aÿ, Champagne, France
VARIETAL
80% Pinot Noir & 20% Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
The boutique Champagne house of Gatinois is located in the lovely village of Aÿ in the Vallée de Marne. Aÿ is probably best-known as the home of such famous Grandes Marques as Bollinger, Gosset and Deutz, but it also boasts some of the best small grower-producers as well, and foremost among them is Champagne Gatinois. Äy is one of the most important villages in all of Champagne as its vineyards are all ranked as Grand Cru and it is considered one of the very top sources for Pinot Noir in the region. With the classic dark cherry notes of Aÿ Pinot Noir, this Brut Tradition from the historic Gatinois family has incredible depth of fruit and a mineral backbone that makes for easy drinking! -Importer's Notes
90pts - Vinous
"The NV Brut Tradition Grand Cru is especially bright and focused in this release. Crushed flowers, kirsch, mint and white pepper sizzle from the glass. The blend is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, 70% 2020 base with 30% reserve wines from 2019 and 2018. This is a very brisk style for Aÿ. Dosage is 7 grams per liter."