# Cuvée Prestige Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne J-M Gremillet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €34
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, peach, apple, almond paste, biscuit, orange marmalade

## About this wine

Champagne Gremillet Cuvée Prestige Brut is an organic non-vintage Champagne from the Aube region of Champagne, France. Founded in 1979 by Jean-Michel Gremillet, the estate is situated near Les Riceys in the Côte des Bar. This wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a significant majority of Pinot Noir, reflecting the regional character of the Aube. Its organic certification highlights a commitment to sustainable viticulture.

## Interesting facts

- This Champagne is certified organic.
- The estate is located in the Aube region, south of the traditional Champagne heartland.
- It's a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay.
- The Côte des Bar is known for its significant Pinot Noir plantings.

## Food pairing

The wine's good acidity and medium body can cut through the richness of roasted meats and creamy sauces. The fruit notes in the wine can complement fruit-based sauces, while the minerality can enhance seafood.

## Wine making process

Champagne Gremillet Cuvée Prestige Brut is produced using the traditional Méthode Champenoise. This involves a primary fermentation followed by a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create the characteristic effervescence. As a non-vintage wine, it is a blend of wines from several harvests, a technique employed to ensure a consistent style and quality. The grapes are grown using organic viticultural practices.