Champagne A. Grilliat & Fils

Champagne house in Aÿ, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Aÿ (Grand Cru)
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Cuvées in the guide: 9

A.‌ Grilliat & Fils is a Champagne house in Aÿ, based in the Rue Jules Blondeau. It makes champagnes from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in and around Aÿ.

Vineyards The wines come from the vineyards of Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Mutigny (Premier Cru), from Grand Cru plots in Aÿ and Avize, and from old Meunier vines in Hautvillers.

Champagnes

Carte d'Or: the traditional blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, also available as a demi-sec.
Carte d'Or Réserve: with reserve wines, aged for at least 4 years.
Rosé Grande Tradition: blended with 6% red wine from Aÿ.
Millésime 2018 Grand Cru, a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, a Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru with tannins from oak casks, and a Vieilles Vignes Meunier.
Grand Vintage MCMXCIII: a 1993 Brut Nature aged for more than 30 years, described by the current generation as the legacy of his father's work.

Visits The house welcomes visitors every day to tour the cellars and taste, on advance notice. It also offers personalised labels for special occasions.

Cuvées by A. Grilliat & Fils

A. Grilliat Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ and Avize, aged at least 2 years, dosage 8–9 g/l.

A. Grilliat Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 100% Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, combined with oak-cask tannins, aged at least 2 years, dosage 8–9 g/l.

A. Grilliat Carte d'Or Brut

Blend · Brut · 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Meunier

Traditional blend of the three grapes from Premier Cru vineyards in Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Mutigny, aged at least 2 years, dosage 8–9 g/l.

A. Grilliat Carte d'Or Demi-Sec

Blend · Demi-Sec · 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Meunier

Demi-sec version of the Carte d'Or, suggested with fruity desserts.

A. Grilliat Carte d'Or Réserve Brut

Blend · Brut · 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Meunier

Blend of terroirs, crus and reserve wines from Premier Cru vineyards, aged at least 4 years, dosage 7–8 g/l.

A. Grilliat Grand Vintage MCMXCIII Brut Nature

Blend · Brut Nature · 1993 · 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

1993 vintage from Grand Cru Aÿ, aged more than 30 years, zero dosage.

A. Grilliat Millésime 2018 Grand Cru Brut

Blend · Brut · 2018 · 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir

Vintage from the Grand Cru vineyards of Aÿ, aged at least 5 years, dosage 7 g/l.

A. Grilliat Rosé Grande Tradition Brut

Rosé · Brut · 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay

Rosé blended from champagne and 6% red wine from Aÿ, Premier Cru vineyards of Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, aged at least 2 years, dosage 7–8 g/l.

A. Grilliat Vieilles Vignes Meunier Brut

Brut · 100% Meunier

Meunier from old vines in Hautvillers, aged at least 2 years, dosage 8 g/l.

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