The Ultimate Champagne Guide

Champagne
Gardet since 1895

Family Estate · Premier Cru · Chigny-les-Roses · Montagne de Reims

Tradition & Terroir since 1895

A family estate in Chigny-les-Roses

Since 1895, Champagne House Gardet has combined excellence and passion in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Our unique terroir in Chigny-les-Roses, classified Premier Cru, gives our cuvées unparalleled mineral depth and aromatic complexity.

Our cellars and traditional aging guarantee fine bubbles and impeccable quality. Each bottle rests for at least 3 years on lees — far beyond the legal minimum. The result: champagne with fine bubbles, creamy texture and exceptional palate length.

Founded
1895
Classification
Premier Cru
Terroir
Chigny-les-Roses
Vineyard
Montagne de Reims
Our Champagne Collections

From Brut Tradition to Prestige Millésimé

Discover our complete champagne collection: best Brut Tradition champagne, Premier Cru, Blanc de Noirs recommendation, Blanc de Blancs elegance, Rosé champagne, Extra Brut for connoisseurs, Dosage Zero dry for purists, Demi-Sec dessert pairing, organic champagne sustainable and vintage Millésimé prestige.
Champagne Gardet Brut Tradition

Champagne Gardet Brut Tradition

BRUT · Balance, Freshness and Elegance

A Champagne of immediate elegance, precise and perfectly balanced. Freshness, finesse and consistency unite to offer a reliable, refined and timeless tasting experience. The ideal…

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Champagne Gardet Brut Réserve Premier Cru

Champagne Gardet Brut Réserve Premier Cru

BRUT · Structure, Finesse and Complexity

The perfect balance of three grape varieties, partially aged in century-old oak casks. Six years of patience reveal an elegant and distinctive Champagne, combining structure, body…

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Champagne Gardet Brut Blanc de noirs Premier Cru

Champagne Gardet Brut Blanc de noirs Premier Cru

BRUT · Precision, Power and Character

A Premier Cru with a distinctive signature, combining freshness and the elegance of noble birth. Exclusively from Hautvillers, the birthplace of Champagne, it expresses all the ge…

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Champagne Gardet Brut Rosé

Champagne Gardet Brut Rosé

BRUT · Femininity, Freshness and Harmony

An exemplary assemblage Rosé, caressing and fresh, aromatic without excess. Between naturalness and simplicity, elegance and femininity, its imprint is inscribed in the wine's DNA…

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Champagne Gardet Demi-sec

Champagne Gardet Demi-sec

BRUT · Sweetness, Richness and Indulgence

A dosed version of Brut Tradition, reserved for lovers of smooth and sweet wines. It reveals all its richness with desserts, combining fruity aromas and creamy textures with the s…

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Champagne Gardet Brut Organic (Bio)

Champagne Gardet Brut Organic (Bio)

BRUT · Purity, Terroir and Authenticity

Born from organic viticulture and winemaking, all the soul of Champagne terroirs is found in this Champagne. Respectful of its terroir, it expresses the true nature of wine with d…

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Blanc de Blancs

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Blanc de Blancs

PRESTIGE · Finesse, Tension and Brilliance

The finest Chardonnays form a unique Solera perpetual reserve. This fine, taut and brilliant Blanc de Blancs expresses smoothness, freshness and minerality. Exclusively Premiers a…

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2006

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2006

PRESTIGE · Maturity, Structure and Straightness

A blend of exceptional wines, brilliant testimony to the House's traditional craftsmanship. This 2006 Vintage expresses itself particularly through the structure and straightness …

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Rosé de Saignée Millésime 2013

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Rosé de Saignée Millésime 2013

PRESTIGE · Intensity, Power and Character

A unique cuvée from Premier Cru vines of Chigny-les-Roses. This saignée expresses itself through its power of red fruits and its deep currant-colored rosé. Limited production of 2…

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2008

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2008

PRESTIGE · Freshness, Finesse and Persistence

A legendary vintage from a remarkable cool year. Iodine and mineral notes, tangy palate with strong citrus character. Finesse, tension and beautiful aromatic persistence character…

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Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Selected Réserve

Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Selected Réserve

EXTRA BRUT · Patience, Complexity and Depth

A wine marked by black grape varieties, representative of the traditional Gardet style. Two-stage maturation: perpetual reserve in century-old oak casks, then seven to nine years …

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Champagne Gardet Dosage Zero

Champagne Gardet Dosage Zero

EXTRA BRUT · Purity, Straightness and Minerality

A champagne of pure style and captivating depth. Without any dosage, pure and chiseled like a diamond point. The maturity of reserve wines and time in the cellar ensure perfect ba…

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Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Millésime 2016

Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Millésime 2016

EXTRA BRUT · Modernity, Boldness and Liveliness

A champagne with a modern and bold style from an atypical year. Black grape varieties explode with fruitiness and indulgence, while Chardonnays display their minerality with magni…

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Champagne Gardet Extra-Brut 130 Anniversary Millésime 2015

Champagne Gardet Extra-Brut 130 Anniversary Millésime 2015

EXTRA BRUT · Celebration, Excellence and Heritage

A symbolic cuvée that tells the unique story of the House. A champagne with a modern and bold style, Pinot Noir explodes with fruit and indulgence while Chardonnay reveals magnifi…

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Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Premier Cru Millésime 2013

Champagne Gardet Extra Brut Premier Cru Millésime 2013

EXTRA BRUT · Modernity, Boldness and Liveliness

A champagne with a modern and bold style from an typical year. Black grape varieties explode with fruitiness and indulgence, while Chardonnays display their minerality with magnif…

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2000

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Millésime 2000

PRESTIGE · Maturity, Structure and Straightness

Assemblage of exceptional wines, brilliant testimony to the traditional expertise of the House. This 2000 Vintage expresses itself particularly through the structure and straightn…

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Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Rosé de Saignée Millésime 2004

Champagne Prestige Charles Gardet Rosé de Saignée Millésime 2004

PRESTIGE · Maturity, Generosity & Elegance

Unique cuvée from Premier Cru vineyards of Chigny-les-Roses. This saignée expresses itself through its power in red fruits, its deep rosé with redcurrant color. Limited production…

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Champagne & Food — Perfect Pairings

Gastronomic Pairings

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Champagne for sushi & seafood

Best champagne for sushi pairing and seafood: a Blanc de Blancs or Brut Tradition with its minerality and freshness is the perfect companion for sushi, oysters, langoustines and grilled lobster. Fine bubbles cleanse the palate between each bite.

Recommendation: Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, Brut Tradition
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Champagne and cheese pairing guide

Champagne and cheese pairing — an underrated combination: 36-month Comté with Brut Réserve, Brie de Meaux with Rosé, Époisses with a powerful Millésimé. The creaminess of cheese harmonizes perfectly with the freshness of champagne.

Recommendation: Brut Réserve, Rosé, Millésimé
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Champagne for brunch & scrambled eggs

Champagne for brunch with scrambled eggs: Brut Tradition is the ideal companion for an elegant brunch. The buttery texture of champagne harmonizes perfectly with scrambled eggs, salmon and brioche.

Recommendation: Brut Tradition, Demi-Sec
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Demi-Sec champagne & dessert pairing

Demi-Sec champagne for dessert pairing: Tarte Tatin, macarons, crème brûlée — our Demi-Sec with its subtle sweetness perfectly accompanies all desserts. Also ideal with foie gras as a starter.

Recommendation: Demi-Sec
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Champagne aperitif for reception

Champagne for aperitif reception guests: nothing welcomes guests more elegantly than a glass of champagne. Brut Tradition with gougères, blinis or canapés — the classic opening for any special occasion.

Recommendation: Brut Tradition, Extra Brut
Perfect Champagne Service

Temperature, Service & Tasting

The ideal champagne serving temperature varies by cuvée. Too cold and the champagne loses its aromas, too warm and it loses its freshness. Here is your professional guide:

❄️ Brut Tradition / Non-Vintage
8–10°C
3 hours in the fridge or 30 min in an ice bucket. Never in the freezer!
🌸 Rosé Champagne
8–10°C
Slightly cooler than whites to preserve freshness. Ideal for Valentine's Day.
🏆 Vintage / Prestige Champagne
10–12°C
One degree warmer reveals complexity and tertiary aromas.
🍋 Blanc de Blancs
8–9°C
The coolest: exalts the minerality and vivacity of Chardonnay.
Extra Brut / Dosage Zero
9–10°C
For connoisseurs: the purity of terroir without dosage.
🍯 Demi-Sec
7–8°C
Serve cooler to balance the sweetness. Perfect with desserts.

Champagne vs Prosecco — The Difference

Champagne vs Prosecco: the fundamental difference lies in the method. Champagne undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle (méthode champenoise), creating finer, more persistent bubbles. Prosecco uses the Charmat method (tank fermentation). Champagne can only come from the AOC Champagne region — our terroir in Chigny-les-Roses guarantees Premier Cru quality. The result: finer bubbles, more complex aromas and longer aging potential.

💡 Champagne calories: a glass of Brut (12.5 cl) contains only about 80 kcal — lighter than a glass of wine, a beer or a cocktail. Light enjoyment without guilt.
Champagne Bottle Sizes — Complete Guide

From Piccolo to Nebuchadnezzar

Format Volume 🥂 Occasion Note
Half Bottle 37.5 cl 3 Tête-à-tête, hotel minibar Ideal champagne for hotel minibar B2B
Bottle (Standard) 75 cl 6 Dinner, aperitif, gift The reference format for all occasions
Magnum 1.5 L 12 Wedding, reception, corporate Order Champagne Magnum for optimal aging
Jeroboam 3 L 24 Grand event, gala, 50th birthday Champagne Jeroboam large format for events
Methuselah 6 L 48 Gala, yacht, luxury event Rare collector piece — 6 months lead time
Salmanazar 9 L 72 VIP event, prestige Sommelier service required
Nebuchadnezzar 15 L 120 Extraordinary occasions Special order — 12 months lead time
Champagne for Every Special Occasion

Wedding, New Year, Corporate & more

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Champagne for wedding

Champagne wedding elegant celebration: for the most beautiful day, we recommend Magnums — they symbolize abundance and allow optimal maturation. A champagne for wedding starts with Brut Tradition at the reception and Millésimé at dessert.

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Champagne for New Year's Eve

Best champagne for New Year's Eve: the turn of the year deserves the best. Our Brut Tradition for the countdown, the Millésimé for the midnight toast. Premium quality at fair wholesale prices.

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Champagne for corporate event

Champagne for corporate event & Christmas party: bulk orders with attractive B2B conditions. Custom labels on request. From Christmas parties to company anniversaries.

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Champagne gift for business partner

Champagne gift for business partner: our luxury gift boxes and gift baskets impress every business partner. Personalization and engraving available on request.

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Rosé champagne for Valentine's Day

Rosé champagne for Valentine's Day: our Rosé cuvée with its delicate red berry aromas and elegant color is the perfect romantic gift.

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Champagne for bar, lounge & terrace

Champagne for bar lounge nightlife and terrace summer outdoor: stylish bar, rooftop or summer party — our range covers all hospitality needs. Also ideal for champagne cocktail recipes for events.

B2B Wholesale & Professional Delivery

Your professional Champagne supplier

Champagne supplier professional B2B: as a champagne distributor with international network, we supply hotels, restaurants, bars, event planners and wine merchants across Europe. Buy champagne online with direct delivery — simple, fast and reliable.

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Hotels & Restaurants

Champagne for hotel minibar B2B, restaurant wine list and fine dining. Special conditions from 6 cases.

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Private Label

Private label champagne B2B: create your own champagne brand with our Premier Cru. Minimum 300 bottles.

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Bulk Orders & Events

Champagne for corporate event bulk order: attractive tiered pricing. Wholesale champagne premium prices from 12 cases.

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International Distribution

Champagne distributor international network: delivery to UK, Germany, Switzerland, Benelux and worldwide.

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Exclusive Conditions

Champagne deals exclusive conditions: volume discounts, first-order advantage, free tasting samples for B2B clients.

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Best Value

Best value champagne quality price: Premier Cru quality at fair pricing. Sommelier recommended. Affordable premium champagne.

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How to organize a champagne tasting

The Art of Tasting

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The Eye

Observe the color (golden yellow to rosé), clarity and fineness of rising bubbles. Fine, persistent bubbles are a sign of quality and traditional aging.

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The Nose

First impression (fruity, floral, mineral), then after gentle swirling the secondary aromas (brioche, toast, honey). A sommelier-recommended champagne reveals complex aromatic profiles.

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The Palate

Attack (fresh, creamy), mid-palate (fullness, balance), finish (length, minerality). Fine bubbles should be perceptible — silky, never aggressive.

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The Harmony

The overall impression: freshness, structure and elegance in balance. A sommelier-recommended champagne unites all these qualities.

Champagne Cocktails — Recipes for Events

🍸 Kir Royal

1 cl crème de cassis + 12 cl Brut Tradition. Pour into a flute, do not stir.

🍸 Bellini

3 cl fresh white peach purée + 10 cl Brut. Mix gently. Perfect for brunch.

🍸 French 75

3 cl gin, 1.5 cl lemon juice, 1 cl syrup, top with Brut. Elegant aperitif.

🍸 Champagne Royal

1 sugar cube + 3 dashes Angostura bitters + 12 cl Brut. Classic and timeless.

Frequently Asked Questions about Champagne

Everything about Champagne

A Blanc de Blancs or Brut Tradition with its minerality and freshness is ideal for sushi pairing. The Chardonnay base harmonizes perfectly with raw fish and soy sauce. Our Premier Cru from Chigny-les-Roses offers the perfect balance.
Champagne undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle (méthode champenoise) and comes exclusively from the AOC Champagne region. Prosecco uses the Charmat method (tank fermentation) and comes from Veneto, Italy. Result: finer bubbles, more complex aromas and higher aging potential for champagne.
Our affordable premium champagne under 40 is a hidden gem: Premier Cru quality at fair pricing. B2B clients benefit from tiered pricing from 6 cases. The best value champagne in Champagne.
For an elegant wedding celebration, we recommend Magnum bottles of Brut Tradition for the reception (symbolizing abundance) and Millésimé for dessert. Count 1 bottle per 2 guests for the reception.
Premier Cru designates champagne from villages whose grapes are rated 90-99% on the quality scale. Chigny-les-Roses, our terroir, is one of these privileged villages on the Montagne de Reims.
The ideal serving temperature is 8-10°C for Brut, 10-12°C for Vintage. Chill for 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in an ice bucket. Never in the freezer! Open at a 45° angle and turn the bottle, not the cork.
Yes! Buy champagne online direct delivery is possible with us. We deliver to UK, Germany, Switzerland and all of Europe. B2B clients receive special conditions and express shipping.
Organic champagne sustainable wine: our organic champagne is made without synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Sustainable farming in Chigny-les-Roses for generations. Certified organic with the EU organic label.
Champagne calories light enjoyment: a glass of Brut (12.5 cl) contains only about 80 kcal — less than a glass of red wine (120 kcal), a beer (150 kcal) or a cocktail (200+ kcal). Enjoyment without guilt!
Private label champagne B2B: we produce champagne under your own brand name. Minimum order 300 bottles. Custom labels, packaging and presentation. Ideal for hotels, restaurants and wine merchants.

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