Champagne Gamet Heurte Loup 2018
Type: Sparkling, Champagne
Country: France
Region: Champagne, Mardeuil & Fleury-la-Rivière
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Meunier
Viticulture: Sustainable farming (HVE Level 3 & VDC Certified)
Climate: The region’s continental influence ensures ideal levels of sunlight in the summer and its oceanic influence brings steady rainfall with no significant variations in annual temperatures
Terroir: The Champagne Heurte-Loup is a Pinot Meunier single vineyard Champagne produced from the eponymous parcel in Mardeuil, on the left bank of the Marne. The first vines were planted by Marianne’s grandfather in 1965 and the more recent ones by her father in 2006
Ageing: The base wine was spontaneously fermented in 600-litre demi-muid barrels, and then bottled and left on lees for 10 months before the tirage took place. It was aged for 3 years and disgorged in July
Color: Gold with very fine effervescence
Nose: Typical Meunier aromas with a nose of yellow fruits, citrus and quince
Palate: Young and will only become even more complex over the years. Flavours of lemon curd and brioche emerge creating a creamy palate gifted with great structure and grippy mineral notes on the finish
About the Winery:
An artisanal, family-owned estate in Champagne, Maison Gamet was born from a common heritage and a back-and-forth story between the Right and Left bank of the Marne Valley.
The story started with two women, Victoire Garnier (Gamet) from Mardueil and Berthe Heucq from Fleury la Riviere in the 1950s during the post-war period, a time where winemakers were returning back to their land. During this difficult time, they combined their efforts, contributed to the recovery of vineyards and influenced the growth of smaller, boutique winegrowers in Champagne. Shortly after, Francois Gamet (Victoire’s grandson) and Robert Heucq (Berthe’s grandson) joined in the family’s project. Both of them carried on their grandmothers’ legacy and became key and influential figures in the development of the Champagne region.
1992 was the year when both families were finally and officially unified, where Philippe Gamet (Francois’s son), married Fabienne Heucq (Robert’s daughter), combining their know-how and heritage to create their own Domaine – Champagne Gamet. Today, they are joined by their children Jean-Francois and Marianne.
Through generations, Champagne Gamet has preserved their traditional form of viticulture while incorporating a certain modernity. Vineyards are located in both sides of the river Marne, with Champagnes showcasing the varieted expressions of the left and right bank terroir. Their wines are also made in both stainless vats and oak barrels, exhibiting a great diversity in style, finesse and savoir faire.
