# Gremillet Clos Rocher Brut (2013)

- **Producer:** Champagne J-M Gremillet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €111
- **Vegan:** No
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** quince, lemon, grapefruit, pastry, biscuit, hazelnut, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

The Gremillet Clos Rocher Brut is a single-vineyard cuvée from the Clos Rocher plot, with the 2013 vintage being its first release. This wine represents a focused expression from a specific terroir within the Champagne AOC. Champagne J-M Gremillet is a family-owned producer with over 40 years of experience, cultivating 42 hectares of vineyards in Balnot-Sur-Laignes, Aube. The 2013 vintage was noted for its need for time and air to develop its profile.

## Interesting facts

- First vintage release from the single Clos Rocher vineyard.
- Aged on lees for approximately 36 months.
- Limited production of around 2,672 bottles for its debut.
- Received a Gold medal from The Global Masters.

## Food pairing

The wine's vivid acidity and medium body provide a refreshing counterpoint to rich seafood, cutting through fats and cleansing the palate. Its complexity can also complement the subtle sweetness of shellfish.

## Wine making process

The Gremillet Clos Rocher Brut is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The wine undergoes extended aging on its lees for approximately 36 months, a technique that contributes to its texture and complexity. The dosage is set at 7 grams per liter, classifying it as Brut. The 2013 vintage was the inaugural release for this single-vineyard cuvée.