Expert Reviews
The Wine Spectator 92 Points | This plush Champagne has delicate apple blossom and chamomile notes wafting through finely meshed flavors of white cherry, peach skin, raw almond and fleur de sel. Well-balanced, bright and lightly mouthwatering, with a minerally finish. Disgorged December 2022. Drink now. 500 cases imported.
Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | The NV Champa...Show More >
Expert Reviews
The Wine Spectator 92 Points | This plush Champagne has delicate apple blossom and chamomile notes wafting through finely meshed flavors of white cherry, peach skin, raw almond and fleur de sel. Well-balanced, bright and lightly mouthwatering, with a minerally finish. Disgorged December 2022. Drink now. 500 cases imported.
Jeb Dunnuck 90 Points | The NV Champagne Rive Droite Blanc des Noirs Brut (60% Meunier and the rest Pinot Noir) reveals aromas of ripe red berries, currants, and wet rock, and more red fruit, all fresh, fills the palate. Drink this over the next 10 years. Best after 2022.
Vinous 90 Points | The NV Brut Blanc des Noirs Rive Droite (base 2020) is laced with sweet red plum, kirsch, ginger, spice and dried flowers. Medium in body yet quite persistent, the Blanc de Noirs has a ton to offer. It's rich but not at all heavy, and certainly well balanced. Pretty floral accents lift the finish. The Rive Droite is a bit reticent but very nicely done.
Memo Summary Notes
The Gamet "Rive Droite" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut is a standout grower Champagne from the Gamet family, who have been farming the Right Bank of the Marne Valley since the 1950s. This specific cuvée is a "Meunier-heavy" masterpiece, showcasing the power and plushness of the Right Bank's sandy, fossil-rich soils.
Food Pairings: Its savory, salty finish makes it perfect for East Coast oysters, charcuterie, or roasted chicken with herbs. It also has enough weight to handle a triple-crème cheese like Brillat-Savarin.
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