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Gaspard Brochet Le Coq Tome I Extra Brut

From the tiny village of Villers-aux-Nœuds, this finely judged grower Champagne is led by Pinot Noir, grown on chalk soils with clay and sandy top layers. The result is a wine of precision and quiet authority.

Bright citrus and orchard fruit are complemented by gentle brioche notes and a distinct saline edge. Fresh, poised and elegantly structured, with a clean, mineral finish.

Drinking beautifully now, offering clarity, balance and understated complexity.

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 185,00

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Weight 1 kg

Details

Country France
Region Champagne
Producer Gaspard Brochet
Year NV
Classification AOC Champagne
Grapes 56% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, 22% Pinot Meunier
Color White
Alcohol % 12,5
Drinking Window now – 2038
Condition Perfect. Actual bottle shown in gallery.
Volume 750 ml

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Gaspard Brochet

Gaspard Brochet is a rising star among Champagne’s new generation of grower-producers, recognised for crafting precise, terroir-driven wines with a distinctly artisanal identity. Based in the Premier Cru village of Écueil in the Montagne de Reims, Brochet focuses on small-scale production where meticulous vineyard work and thoughtful cellar practices shape the character of each cuvée.

The domaine farms parcels in Écueil and nearby Villers-aux-Nœuds, working with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier grown on chalky, clay-limestone soils. In the cellar, minimal intervention, native fermentations, and careful ageing result in Champagnes defined by tension, purity, and layered complexity.

Terroir

Le Coq Tome I Extra Brut is rooted in the singular terroir of Villers-aux-Nœuds, a tiny village on the northern edge of the Montagne de Reims. Here, chalk-rich subsoils are layered with clay and sand, creating a delicate balance between mineral tension and gentle ripening conditions. This interplay allows the dominant Pinot Meunier to express both freshness and subtle depth.

The cool microclimate and modest exposures promote slow, steady maturation, preserving acidity and aromatic clarity. The result is a precise and terroir-driven Champagne, marked by saline minerality, fine structure, and a linear, energetic profile.

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