Gremillet Blanc de Blanc Champagne Brut NV vs Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Gremillet Blanc de Blanc Champagne Brut NV currently starts £0.01 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £35.99 | £36.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 2 merchants |
| Producer | — | Taittinger |
| Style | Sparkling | Sparkling |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Region | Champagne | Champagne |
| Country | France | — |
| Sweetness | Dry | Dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Gremillet Blanc de Blanc Champagne Brut NV
Champagne Gremillet was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 and is situated in the southern Aube, near Troyes, where the vineyards achieve a richer, more characterful style of Champagne . The Blanc de Blancs is a pure Chardonnay cuvee of real class and distinction, awarded Gold at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023, and crafted by winemaker Jean-Christophe Gremillet with meticulous attention to detail. Why You'll Love It This is Blanc de Blancs Champagne at its most refined. A blend of four to five vintages with 20% reserve wine, it offers the complexity and depth of a prestige cuvee at a very approachable price. The extended lees ageing of 30 to 36 months adds a beautifully creamy, toasty character that sets it apart. Sustainable and Gold medal awarded. Vineyard and Production. Composed entirely of the cuvee, the first and finest press. Cool alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in temperature-controlled vats. Once in bottle, ageing lasts for 30 to 36 months. The brut dosage is 9g/l, with the liqueur d'expedition sourced from finished bottles of Champagne, ensuring perfect integration and freshness. Tasting Notes. Creamy aromas combined with characteristic toasty yeast overtones, complemented by ripe mature fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours. The finish is long, classy and beautifully sustained. Perfect Pairings. An excellent match for scallops and grilled turbot. Also well suited as an aperitif with olives and charcuterie, or alongside soft cheeses and smoked salmon. Grape Varieties. Chardonnay
Taittinger Brut Reserve Champagne
Taittinger Brut Réserve is an elegant and refined Champagne with a golden yellow hue and a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. On the palate, it is lean yet expressive, with depth, balance and a long, fresh finish, making it a versatile wine suitable for a variety of occasions. Why You'll Love It This is Champagne at its most elegant—refined, balanced, and beautifully approachable. Taittinger is one of Champagne's most prestigious houses, celebrated for producing Champagnes that showcase elegance, balance and the distinctive character of its Grand Cru and Premier Cru terroirs. The Brut Réserve is the house's signature non-vintage Champagne, crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, resulting in a Champagne that is both sophisticated and versatile. Vineyard & Production Grapes are sourced from Taittinger's carefully tended vineyards, meticulously managed under the guidance of Vincent Collard and Christelle Rinvelle, where precise viticulture ensures optimal ripeness, freshness and complexity in every harvest. The Brut Réserve is crafted from a blend of high-quality base wines with a portion of reserve wine, depending on the vintage. The Champagne is aged on lees to develop a fine mousse, complexity and elegance. Tasting Notes This elegant Champagne displays a golden yellow hue with a consistently fine, lingering mousse. The nose is light and delicate, revealing subtle aromas of fresh fruits and brioche. The palate is clean and precise, lean yet expressive, offering depth, elegance and a long, fresh finish. The fine mousse enhances the creamy texture and expressive flavours. Perfect Pairings A versatile Champagne, ideal as an aperitif or paired with canapés, smoked salmon, oysters, light seafood dishes, or sushi. Also excellent with white fish and refined starters. The Blend Chardonnay and Pinot Noir-dominant blend, Champagne
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