Sélection Brut
Gruet | Millésimé
The Gruet Sélection Brut is the cheapest bottle of Champagne I've ever bought – and naturally a test of whether the price shows up in the glass. The result: a positive surprise.
Sure, it doesn't play in the league of the great terroir artists, but it brings exactly what you'd expect from an uncomplicated Champagne: fruity, approachable and just easy to drink. Maybe even minimally too sweet, though that's less about the dosage and more about the naturally fruit-forward style that's typical for the Côte des Bar.
It's exactly this uncomplicated nature that makes it interesting – not just solo as an aperitif, but also as a base for Champagne cocktails. A Champagne for spontaneous moments, without great expectations.
From Maison Gruet there are surely more exciting cuvées to discover – the entry-level Brut alone isn't enough to judge the producer's potential.
Tasting Notes
Fruity, approachable and uncomplicated to drink with a fruit-forward style that's typical for the Côte des Bar. Appears minimally sweet, not from the dosage, but from the natural fruitiness.
Details
| Producer | Gruet |
| Cuvée | Sélection Brut |
| Category | Millésimé |
| Grape Varieties | — |
| Terroir | Aube / Côte des Bar |
| Style | Brut, Vintage |
| Highlights | fruity, uncomplicated, Côte des Bar, summer-friendly |
| Pairs with | Cheese, Aperitif |
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