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Charles Gardet Champagne
Their vineyards are situated, principally, among the top Crus of Champagne (the Montagne de Reims, The Côte des Blancs...).
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRUT TRADITION - Cuvée Saint Flavy Origin - Produced from a blend of 30 crus from the Champagne apellation. The blend is made up of 45% Pinot Noir - 45% Pinot Meurnier - 10% Chardonnay, and is aged for three years. Characteristics of this Cuvée
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRUT SPÉCIAL Characteristics of this Cuvée Origin: The cuvees for this wine come mainly from the Premier cru and Grand cru vineyards in the Cotes de Blancs and in the two fine red grape areas of the Vallee de la Marne, and the Montagne de Reims which overlooks the city. The wine is produced from one third each of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The sub-soil is chalk and a mixture of clay and chalk.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ GARDET RESERVE - Cuvée Foudres Origin: Our Selected Reserve is a non-vintage Champagne, produced from Premierand Grand cru grapes (40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 20% Grand Meunier). Characteristics of the Wine
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ BLANC de BLANCS - Brut Vintage 1997/9 Origin: Chardonnay grapes only, selected from the Cotes des Blancs, where the soil is chalky. Characteristics of the Wine
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cuvée CHARLES GARDET Vintage 1999 Origin - The 1999 Vintage is from "Premier and Grand cru" vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and in the Cote de Blancs where the soil is chalky. The Cuvee is two thirds Chardonnay and one third Pinot Noir. Characteristics of the Wine
_________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRUT ROSÉ Origin: The grapes are grown in the 'Premier cru' areas on the Montagne de Reims around the Villages of Chigny de Roses, Rilly la Montagne and Ludes. The grapes are 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Pinot Meunier from vines that are over 30 years old. The sub-soil is chalky. Our Rose' is only produced in especially good years when the Pinots have ripened to perfection. Characteristics of the Wine
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The story of Champagne GARDET began at the end of the 19th Century with Charles GARDET (1870-1913).He was a director of a small House in Mareuil sur Ay which has since disappeared. 
Graham Page Wine supplies the full range of Gardet Champagnes that are listed below with additional information on each Champagne, showing characteristics of each wine, together with tasting advice so that you can fully appreciate the subtleties of each wine.
Aspect : fine and prolific bubbles - "mousse". The colour is typical of champagne with a hint of yellow-gold. Aroma : the nose is a mixture of flowers and fruits with a well developed maturity. Taste: the flavour is ripe and fruity with a good length on the palate and finish. Tasting Recommendation: This Champagne is a magnificent aperitif and should be offered at between 8 - 10 degrees. It may be kept for 2 - 3 years away from direct sunlight at a temperature of 10 - 15 degrees. 
Aspect: fine bubbles producing a prolific mousse - Hint of Champagne with a touch of Gold! Bouquet: elegant nose revealing a fine mature fruit. Taste: this wine has a great complexity and length on the finish. Tasting Recommendation: This Champagne may be enjoyed both as a fine aperitif or with good food at an optimum temperature of 9-11 degrees C. It may be kept for 3-5 years in a cool place at 10-15 degrees C, away from direct light. 
Aspect: This cuvée belnd is 100% from wine aged in "foudres" (typical large oak barrels). The still wines are stored in these oak barrels for more than one year, the current cuvée being mainly from the harvest of 2001(blended with some reserve wines from previous years, already aged in oak for one or two years). It is then bottled and aged on its 'lies' in our cellars for almost three years. This mature Champagne will be very much appreciated by 'connaisseurs' because of its roundness, complexity, as well as the specific nose and taste given to it by the ageing in oak.
Aspect: fine mature gold with a greenish tinge and a persistant mousse. Aroma: complex with a hint of honey, nicety of taste. Taste: good length, showing complexity. Tasting Recommendation: The wine may be served on any occassion and even with rich food! It should be offered at a temperature of 10-12 degrees. It may be kept for many years away from direct light at around 10-15 degrees C.
Visual: fine elegant bubbles - colour pale gold, which will deepen with time. Nose: fine and complex with flowery aromas. Taste: a good balance of freshness and roundness. Tasting Recommendation: Drink at a temperature of 10-12 degrees to fully appreciate the wine. This Champagne, at the begining of its maturity, is best appreciated as an aperitif, but, if kept properly, away from light at 10-15 degrees, this Vintage will develop over 4 -5 years to surprise and delight the patient wine-lover, giving great pleasure well into the 21st century! 
Colour: a very pretty salmony pink with a very fine persistant mousse. Aroma: a fine, mature Pinot nose with complexity and length. Taste: full bodied, rich, fruity, and very long on the finish. Tasting Recommendation: This Rose' is best served at 10-12 degrees and may be enjoyed as an aperitif or with light fish and poultry dishes. It will keep for 3-5 years away from direct light at 10-15 degrees C.
