# Cuvée Millésime Premier Cru Brut (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne Gaidoz-Forget
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €63
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–9 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, black cherry, apple, pear, biscuit, brioche, butter, bread dough, pastry, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

Gaidoz-Forget Cuvée Millésime Premier Cru Brut 2015 is a Blanc de Noirs Champagne, produced exclusively from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. The Gaidoz-Forget estate, with a history dating back to 1930, is managed by the fourth generation of the family, Luc and Bertille. Their vineyards are located in Ludes and Teyssy, Premier Cru sites within the Montagne de Reims region. This particular cuvée benefits from an extended aging period of seven years on its lees. The 2015 vintage was characterized by a hot growing season, which resulted in concentrated grape must.

## Interesting facts

- A Blanc de Noirs: made only from black grapes (Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier).
- Aged for 7 years on its lees for added complexity.
- Premier Cru vineyards in the esteemed Montagne de Reims.
- The 2015 vintage was exceptionally hot, leading to concentrated grapes.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and richness from the Blanc de Noirs style and extended lees aging complement richer proteins and dishes with savory or umami notes. Its acidity cuts through the richness of butter and cream sauces, while its fruit notes can echo or contrast with fruit-based accompaniments.

## Wine making process

Champagne Gaidoz-Forget Cuvée Millésime Premier Cru Brut 2015 is produced using the Blanc de Noirs method, meaning only black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) are used to create this white sparkling wine. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Ludes and Teyssy. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel vats. A significant aspect of its production is the extended aging process, where the wine rests on its lees for seven years. This aging contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The estate's viticultural practices focus on environmental respect, including soil care and the avoidance of herbicides.