Wine Spectator: 92 Points
Sleek and finely textured, with flavors of dried white cherry, raspberry, blood orange peel, almond blossom and chopped nuts. A refreshing saline note carries through the mouthwatering finish.
Vinous: 91 Points
Bright, expressive and full of character, offering notes of dried pear, cherry, cinnamon, dried flowers and nuts. Silky and understated, with additional harmony emerging as the Champagne opens in the glass.
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 Points
Savory aromas of wet stone lead to delicate strawberry, light spice and grapefruit. Medium-bodied and subtly textured, with increasing richness on the palate and a salty, mineral-driven finish.
Champagne Gamet Rive Droite is an expressive Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut that showcases the distinctive terroirs found along the right bank of the Marne River. Led by Pinot Meunier and supported by Pinot Noir, it combines generous fruit and a rounded texture with freshness, mineral tension and a distinctly saline finish.
The fruit comes from the villages of Fleury-la-Riviere and Damery in the Vallee de la Marne. Fleury-la-Riviere is known for its sunny exposures and sandy clay soils over limestone, while Damery contributes soils containing clay, limestone and marl. The combination of these contrasting sites gives the Champagne both ripe fruit character and a firm mineral backbone.
The current release is composed of 85% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir. Approximately 60% comes from the 2021 harvest, while the remaining 40% consists of reserve wines dating back to 2014. The inclusion of reserve wines adds depth, complexity and consistency while preserving the freshness of the younger base vintage.
The estate follows practicing-organic farming methods and works with vines approximately 40 to 50 years old. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is vinified primarily in stainless steel, with approximately 10% fermented and matured in oak. This restrained use of barrel adds texture and complexity without overwhelming the purity of the fruit.
Following secondary fermentation in bottle, the Champagne spends approximately 18 months aging on its lees. It is finished with a low dosage of approximately 4 grams per liter, placing it firmly within the Extra Brut category and emphasizing its freshness, precision and mineral character.
Pale straw in color, Rive Droite opens with aromas of dried pear, white cherry, raspberry and delicate strawberry, accompanied by apple blossom, dried flowers and subtle notes of spice. With air, layers of blood orange peel, grapefruit, almond, brioche and crushed stone begin to emerge.
The palate is fresh, supple and finely textured, with a delicate mousse and an appealing combination of ripe orchard fruit and red berry flavors. Pinot Meunier provides roundness, fruit and generosity, while Pinot Noir adds structure and savory depth. Bright acidity and a clean saline character carry the wine through a mouthwatering, gently nutty finish.
This is a characterful and highly versatile grower Champagne that may be enjoyed as an aperitif or served throughout a meal. It pairs beautifully with oysters, smoked salmon, sushi, shellfish, roast chicken, pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes and soft or moderately aged cheeses.
Grape varieties: 85% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Champagne
Region: Vallee de la Marne
Villages: Fleury-la-Riviere and Damery
Soils: Sand, clay, limestone and marl
Vine age: Approximately 40 to 50 years
Farming: Practicing organic
Current base vintage: 60% 2021 harvest
Reserve wines: 40%, dating back to 2014
Vinification: Approximately 90% stainless steel and 10% oak
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Lees aging: Approximately 18 months
Dosage: Approximately 4 grams per liter
Style: Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne
Bottle size: 750ml
As this is a non-vintage Champagne, the base vintage, reserve-wine proportions, aging period, dosage and disgorgement date may vary by release.
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