# Faucheron Gavroy Grand Cru Demi-Sec

- **Producer:** Champagne Faucheron Gavroy
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €30
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, grape, pear, pastry, biscuit, butter, brioche, cream

## About this wine

Faucheron Gavroy Grand Cru Demi-Sec is a white sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, produced by Champagne Faucheron Gavroy. The house's history traces back to the 16th century, with winemaking beginning in 1889. The estate cultivates Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay across five hectares, including three hectares classified as Grand Cru in Verzy, Verzenay, and Beaumont-sur-Vesle. The wine is characterized by a demi-sec dosage, indicating a pleasant sweetness.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards include Grand Cru sites in Verzy, Verzenay, and Beaumont-sur-Vesle.
- Estate has a history dating back to the 16th century.
- First champagnes created in 1889.
- Uses a portion of reserve wines in its blends.

## Food pairing

The demi-sec sweetness of this Champagne complements dishes with a touch of sweetness or fruitiness, while its acidity cuts through richer elements like duck fat or creamy sauces. The wine's complexity can stand up to savory proteins and cheeses.

## Wine making process

Champagne Faucheron Gavroy employs a winemaking process that begins with pressing grapes using a quality-certified stainless-steel pneumatic press for gentle extraction. Malolactic fermentation is utilized to enhance roundness and flavor. For their more prestigious cuvées, a portion of the wine is aged in oak barrels. The estate vinifies various crus and grape varieties separately to maintain their individual qualities. Blends often include 30% to 40% of selected reserve wines. The bottles undergo maturation on lees in vaulted cellars for at least three years, followed by manual riddling.