Maison Gardet has been making Champagne since the late 1800s – relying on a combination of tradition, modern techniques, and meticulous sourcing to create their portfolio of thirteen spectacular cuvees that spread across all conceivable styles of Champagne. This cuvee, selected from their rare “Prestige" series, utilizes the solera method, in which 25% of the final blend is secured from past vintages that have been blended and melded together to create a reserve wine of exceptional complexity. An additional 25% of the wine from the current vintage is set aside and added to the solera for future bottlings. The aromas of the resulting champagne are as complex as you would expect – toasted Marcona almonds, with ripe peach, golden apricots, mandarin orange, and kaffir lime. The palate continues in a similar vein, though adding elements of struck flint, vanilla, toasty brioche, and even Orange Bang! 

The cuvee is fermented in stainless steel, with no malolactic secondary fermentation before aging on the lees (in bottle) for up to four years prior to disgorgement. A dosage of 6 grams/liter is made with the reserve wine and a natural beet sugar. The wine is lean, zippy, and a perfect accompaniment to bright and light fish fare. Sushi? Ceviche? Mussels in green curry? Opportunities abound with this one. There’s not much to be had, sadly, so grab a few and thank us later! At over 40% off, this is a purely “while it lasts” offer you won’t want to miss!