{"product_id":"vintage-champagne-brut-gaston-chiquet-2018","title":"Vintage Champagne Brut, Gaston Chiquet 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-drained, limestone and chalky soil defines much of the region, which lend a mineral component to its wines. Champagne’s cold, continental climate promotes ample acidity in its grapes but weather differences from year to year can create significant variation between vintages. While vintage Champagnes are produced in exceptional years, non-vintage cuvées are produced annually from a blend of several years in order to produce Champagnes that maintain a consistent house style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith nearly negligible exceptions, . These can be blended together or bottled as individual varietal Champagnes, depending on the final style of wine desired. Chardonnay, the only white variety, contributes freshness, elegance, lively acidity and notes of citrus, orchard fruit and white flowers. Pinot Noir and its relative Pinot Meunier, provide the backbone to many blends, adding structure, body and supple red fruit flavors. Wines with a large proportion of Pinot Meunier will be ready to drink earlier, while Pinot Noir contributes to longevity. Whether it is white or rosé, most Champagne is made from a blend of red and white grapes—and uniquely, rosé is often produce by blending together red and white wine. A Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay will be labeled as ‘blanc de blancs,’ while ones comprised of only red grapes are called ‘blanc de noirs.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"skurnik","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750 ml","offer_id":41174925508713,"sku":"FR-KCQ-31-18","price":65.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/files\/Vintage-Champagne-Brut-Gaston-Chiquet-2018.jpg?v=1746092599","url":"https:\/\/winechateau.com\/products\/vintage-champagne-brut-gaston-chiquet-2018","provider":"Wine Chateau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}