Notes from Polaner Selections:

"Gaspard Brochet, a new Domaine based in the village of Ecueil, is making some of the most distinctive and delicious Champagnes in the Montagne de Reims. Gaspard was born in 1995 and while his father made wine under the Vincent Brochet label, he is also the nephew of famed producer Emmanuel Brochet. Gaspard took over a portion of his father’s domaine in 2017 and started making wine in a garage adjacent to the family home. Today, Gaspard makes wine from 3.2 hectares in Ecueil, Villers aux Noeuds (Mont Benoit!), and Sacy.

Ecueil 1er Crus of "Les Plantes" & "Les Pres Mousseux" parcels, with 40-year-old average vine age. 100% Chardonnay from two Ecueil premier cru parcels, Le Pie - "The Magpie" - is a vibrant and full Blanc de Blancs whose name references the animal Gaspard feels taunts him the most in the vineyards. Big grape eaters!"