Cuvée Caractères from Philippe Gamet is a champagne in a class of its own. Philippe Gamet's idea was to show that a Pinot Meunier could stand the test of time with elegance. And the challenge has been met with flying colors!
Cuvée Caractères is the fruit of a blend of wines from the 2015 harvest and a perpetual reserve begun in 1999, all vinified and aged in oak barrels.
Pinot Meunier accounts for 80% of the blend, complemented by Pinot Noir and a touch of Chardonnay. The grapes come from the estate's 3 terroirs, Mardeuil, Fleury-la-Rivière and Damery, adding a touch of complexity to a cuvée that already has plenty of it!
The wine spends a minimum of 6 years in the estate cellars. At disgorgement, the dosage is very low, only 4g/l, just highlighting the wine's full aromatic palette.
On the nose, Caractères immediately stands out, with ample, generous notes of spices and pastries.
On the palate, it's a champagne with a strong personality. After an elegant, full attack, we discover a gastronomic wine, with both ripe fruit and tertiary notes. The wood is nicely integrated.
A fine cuvée, with a strong character, that's sure to go down well at the table.
Cuvée Caractères Philippe Gamet is available with three different labels. The wine remains the same in all bottles. At the time of shipment, we cannot choose which label will be delivered.
