Gaston Chiquet

1er Cru Brut Champagne

9.218 ratings

9.210 pro ratings

Champagne, France

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa

Top Notes For

9.2

Gorgeous turn around since LBT. Pure, ripe, delicious orchard fruits, brioche, toasted nuts, and chalk. Still a savory/starchy underpinning but this has opened up a lot. 2/2015 disgorgement

Gorgeous turn around since LBT. Pure, ripe, delicious orchard fruits, brioche, toasted nuts, and chalk. Still a savory/starchy underpinning but this has opened up a lot. 2/2015 disgorgement

Dec 17th, 2018

Owner Winedown cafe & wine bar

8.9

Golden Amber color.. Bread, yeast Apple, old sour dough bread..some apple cider notes in the background 2005 champagne tiny bubbles really yummy learning about champagne

Golden Amber color.. Bread, yeast Apple, old sour dough bread..some apple cider notes in the background 2005 champagne tiny bubbles really yummy learning about champagne

1 person found it helpfulDec 29th, 2016

9.3

Remarkably earthy with plenty of nuance and elegance to spare. Requires some thought but rewards contemplation

Remarkably earthy with plenty of nuance and elegance to spare. Requires some thought but rewards contemplation

Jul 4th, 2016

9.4

Outstanding vintage farmer fizz. Drinking beautifully now, but I'd love to taste this again in 10 years.

Outstanding vintage farmer fizz. Drinking beautifully now, but I'd love to taste this again in 10 years.

Jan 26th, 2015

Highlight of a recent night. Rich and still youthful

Highlight of a recent night. Rich and still youthful

Mar 5th, 2017

9.5

Solid ('05)

Solid ('05)

Oct 1st, 2017

9.0

Lovely, great length and finesse.

Lovely, great length and finesse.

Jul 7th, 2017

9.5

Toasted hazelnuts and lemon curd on the nose. Deep flavors wow. Drinking really well

Toasted hazelnuts and lemon curd on the nose. Deep flavors wow. Drinking really well

Mar 8th, 2017

8.9

A bit too sweet for my taste, but pretty solid.

A bit too sweet for my taste, but pretty solid.

Nov 24th, 2016

9.3

Wonderful wine. Watching the balloons drift by in the Dordogne Valley while drinking it. Light yeast and great fruit. Gaston Chiquet 2005.

Wonderful wine. Watching the balloons drift by in the Dordogne Valley while drinking it. Light yeast and great fruit. Gaston Chiquet 2005.

Sep 3rd, 2015