# Millésime Brut (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne J-M Gremillet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €55
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, pear, apple, pastry, biscuit, brioche, honey, dried apricot, almond

## About this wine

Gremillet Millésime Brut 2015 is a single-varietal Champagne made from 100% Pinot Noir, a style known as 'Blanc de Noir.' The wine originates from Champagne J-M Gremillet, a family estate founded in 1979, now managed by the second generation. The vineyards are located in the Côte des Bar sub-region of Champagne, an area renowned for its Pinot Noir cultivation on Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. The 2015 vintage was notably warm and dry, influencing the wine's character.

## Interesting facts

- A true 'Blanc de Noir' – white wine from black grapes.
- Aged for five years on lees, exceeding typical Champagne aging requirements.
- The Côte des Bar is known for its high proportion of Pinot Noir plantings.

## Food pairing

The full body and structure of this Pinot Noir-based Champagne make it a versatile partner for richer dishes. Its vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of proteins and fats, while its inherent fruit notes and complexity can complement or contrast with various culinary elements.

## Wine making process

This Champagne is produced exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, a practice that defines it as a 'Blanc de Noir.' The grapes are sourced from the estate's vineyards in the Côte des Bar. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled vats, and only the first pressing, known as 'Cuvée,' is used. A significant aspect of its production is the extended aging process; the wine rests on its lees for a minimum of 36 months, with this specific 2015 vintage having undergone five years of such maturation. The dosage is set at 7 grams per liter.