Gatinois

Champagne Tradition d’Aÿ Demi-Sec Grand Cru - Gatinois

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Technical information
Producer Gatinois
Name Champagne Grand Cru Demi-Sec
Variety Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of ripe fruit, honey, brioche
Vinification method Classic method with secondary fermentation in bottle
Residual sugars 32-50 g/l
Region Champagne
Production area Aÿ
Country France
Type Sparkling
Aging Minimum 3 years on the lees
Type of cask Stainless steel tanks and bottle
Color Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Within 5 years from harvest
Pairing Desserts, aged cheeses, foie gras
Prodotto dalla rinomata maison Gatinois, lo Champagne Tradition d’Aÿ Demi-Sec Grand Cru rappresenta una fusione perfetta tra tradizione e savoir-faire locale. Questo Champagne, proveniente esclusivamente da vigneti classificati Grand Cru, racchiude in sé l'essenza dei terreni gessosi della regione di Aÿ, uno dei villaggi più prestigiosi della Champagne.

Il Demi-Sec si presenta con una delicata perlage persistente che accoglie il naso con un bouquet complesso e raffinato. Le note olfattive si aprono con delicati sentori di fiori bianchi, seguiti da aromi di frutta matura come pesca e albicocca. La leggera dolcezza al palato è ben bilanciata da un'acidità fresca, che rende questo Champagne affabile e versatile.

Il Gatinois Demi-Sec è perfetto per accompagnare i dessert, dalle crostate di frutta alle creme brulée, senza risultare predominante, grazie al suo equilibrio tra dolcezza e acidità. Risulta altrettanto eccellente come aperitivo per chi desidera un tocco di dolcezza. Con una struttura elegante e una finitura lunga, questo Champagne rappresenta una scelta sicura per chi cerca la qualità e l’autenticità di un Grand Cru.

Una vera espressione della tradizione e dell'eccellenza che caratterizzano la casa Gatinois, lo Champagne Tradition d’Aÿ Demi-Sec Grand Cru promette di deliziare i palati più esigenti con ogni sorso.
The winery

Gatinois – Winery in Champagne (Aÿ Grand Cru)

Discover the story and wines of Gatinois.

Family-run Champagne house based in Aÿ (Aÿ Grand Cru). Produces Grand Cru Champagne mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, following a traditional Récoltant-Manipulant approach.
Region: Champagne (Aÿ Grand Cru)
Country: Francia
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
All of the maison's wines are presented as Aÿ Grand Cru. Style focused on Pinot Noir, with some cuvées blended at approximately 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. Family-run, with long-standing continuity and hands-on artisanal production. Vineyards reported on multiple parcels. Hand selection of grapes, traditional pressing and hand riddling; multi-year aging on the lees for some cuvées.
Winery history
The estate has been associated with a family on the hills of Aÿ for centuries. The lineage cited on the maison’s website dates back to the marriage of Nicolas Le Cacheur and Françoise Remy in 1696, and the family has come to span twelve generations. In recent decades leadership passed through members such as Pierre Cheval, and today it is led by Louis Cheval.
Production philosophy
Rigorous grape-selection practices, small-batch vinifications, and traditional cellar vinification and aging. The approach prioritizes fidelity to the terroir of Aÿ and artisanal techniques such as pressing with a vertical press and manual riddling.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located in the commune of Aÿ. The estate's description lists the vineyards and the individual crus/parcels that comprise its production; the style reflects the expression of Aÿ Pinot Noir balanced by Chardonnay.

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