Champagne Gardet Demi-sec

Demi-Sec Champagne is a dosed version of Brut Tradition. Reserved for lovers of smooth, mellow and sweet wines, it reveals its full richness especially with desserts, where it combines fruity aromas with creamy or silky textures, enhanced by the wine’s natural sweetness.

Grape Varieties & Terroir

Pinot Noir 45%

Pinot Meunier 45%

Chardonnay 10%

Origin : Around twenty villages spread across the entire Champagne AOC.

Fermentation & Aging

In stainless steel tanks
Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation

In bottles
Aged on lees for at least 3 years

After disgorgement
Minimum of 3 months before shipment

Demi-Sec dosage : 36 g/L
Made from a liqueur based on the same wine and beet sugar

Blending Timeline

This Demi-Sec is “non-vintage”. The House’s expertise lies in offering a consistent style and quality by achieving the perfect balance between wines from the year and our collection of reserve wines.

Main harvest

Approximately 70% of the blend. We are generally about 4 years after the main harvest of a Brut Tradition currently available for sale.

Reserve wines

Approximately 30% of the blend. Mainly from the three years preceding the base harvest, although some may be older.

Tirage Data

Time of year : March or June

Formats : Bottles

Initial closure : Crown cap

Shipment & Cellaring

Final closure : Traditional natural cork

Cellaring after shipment : Ready to drink, can be cellared under proper conditions for up to 2 years.

Tasting Notes

Optimal serving temperature : between 6 and 8°C

Appearance

Honey-golden yellow.

Nose

Expressive and open. Aromas of ripe yellow fruits with subtle toasted notes.

Palate

Expressive. Yellow fruits with a rich, indulgent profile. Softness and velvety texture from the Meuniers, structure from the Pinot Noirs. Brioche notes, with a fine balance between aromas, acidity and length.

Food Pairings

Macarons, fruit tart, prawn curry with coconut milk and grilled pineapple.

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