GremilletChampagneAmbassadeurBrut

<p>A worthy ambassador of the House, a perfect reflection of its style, it is selected by more than 50 embassies around the world. A classic on which the house intends to be judged.</p><p>A pretty pal golden yellow in color rippling with fine, persistent bubbles. Bright, luminous and limpid. The nose evokes happiness – a lively alliance of deliciousfloral and fruity notes, of acacia, hawthorn, peach, pear and apricot. The taste is pleasant and refreeshing with a nice balance of acidity and maturity. The same fruit components ans deliciousness of the nose are foundagain on the palate, with toasted and spiced notes.</p><p>The Gremillet estate was founded by Jean-Michel Gremillet in 1979 when he inherited a plot of vines from his mother, Lulu. Today, the house possesses over 40 hectares of vineyards and is situated in a small village 45 kilometres from Troyes – the historic capital of Champagne – and 180 kilometres south of Reims. The vines lie on steep, sun-drenched hillsides in Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils. Pinot Noir is king here, and constitutes around 94% of Gremillet’s plantings, with the remainder dedicated to Chardonnay, ideal for creating a classic, baked biscuit, rich, fruit-flavoured Champagne.</p><p>The vineyards, situated in the southern reaches of Troyes achieve greater ripeness which leads to a richer fruit and classic baked biscuit flavours mixed with characteristic toasty yeast overtones. Only the first, lightest pressings are used, as is usual for fine Champagne. Classic slow second fermentation in bottle followed by maturing on the lees for at least 18 months before being disgorged and released for sale.</p><p>Drinks very nicely well chilled on its own of course (but not on your own – this is the sociable drink par excellence after all!), but also recommended with light nibbles, salads and simple fish dishes.</p>