Champagne Gremillet Ambassadeur Brut (Magnum) NV vs Champagne Laurent Perrier Vintage 2012
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Champagne Gremillet Ambassadeur Brut (Magnum) NV currently starts £1.95 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £74.00 | £75.95 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | — | Champagne Laurent-Perrier |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Region | Champagne | Champagne |
| Country | France | France |
| Sweetness | Dry | — |
| Size | 1500ml | 750ml |
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Champagne Gremillet Ambassadeur Brut (Magnum) NV
The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 and is situated in the southern reaches of the Aube, near Troyes, where the vineyards achieve greater ripeness and produce a richer, more characterful style of Champagne . The Ambassadeur Brut is Gremillet's flagship non-vintage cuvee, presented here in a magnum for those occasions that demand something truly special. Why You'll Love It This is Champagne of real generosity and class. The southern Aube terroir lends a richness and depth that sets Gremillet apart from many grandes marques, while the extended lees ageing of at least 22 months adds complexity and a beautifully toasty character. In magnum, the wine develops more slowly and gracefully, making this an outstanding choice for celebrations and special occasions. Vineyard and Production. Only the first, lightest pressings are used, as is customary for fine Champagne. A classic slow second fermentation in bottle is followed by ageing on the lees for at least 22 months before disgorgement and release. The southern Troyes vineyards contribute the characteristic baked biscuit flavours and toasty yeast overtones that define this cuvee. Tasting Notes. Fresh floral aromas combine with characteristic sweet brioche overtones, balanced by peach skin and baked biscuit flavours with a crisp citrus finish. Perfect Pairings. An excellent aperitif served well chilled, and equally well suited to light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes. A natural choice for celebrations and gatherings. Grape Varieties. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Champagne Laurent Perrier Vintage 2012
' ''In 1881, when Cellar Master Eugène Laurent inherited the Alphonse Pierlot Champagne House, he provided it with the essential foundations required to produce great champagnes, namely the houses and land to create a fully-fledged estate. He purchased vines in the very best terroirs of Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, and Ambonnay, excavated 800 metres of cellars, and set up a tasting laboratory. That is how the Domaine Laurent-Perrier (the Estate) was anchored in Tours-sur-Marne. This picturesque village is ideally situated at the crossroads of the three main wine growing areas of the Marne departement: the Montagne de Reims, the Vallee de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs. It is also part of the 17 Champagne villages ranking in the prestigious ˜Grand Cru' area.'' Grape varietals: Chardonnay 50% Pinot Noir 50% Crus: Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Chouilly. Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims: Bouzy, Ay, Verzy, Mailly, Rilly-la-Montagne. The Vintage is the choice of an exceptional year from which only a selection of the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Grands Crus will enter into a future iteration of Grand Siècle. It is a rare and outstanding wine that expresses the character of the year in the Laurent-Perrier style. The year 2012 is characterized by successive climatic incidents. Firstly there is the winter frost that makes the vine more sensitive. Then comes the spring frost as well as a dozen hail storms causing considerable damage and affecting many areas of the vineyard. Finally a violent thunderstorm accompanied by strong hail breaks out on the 7th of June and destroys large land areas in the surrounding villages. In spite of these climatic incidents the dry, sunny summer allowed for an exceptional ripening of the grapes. '
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