2022 Llunari, Herència Altés Valentines and gloriously unconventional

and gloriously unconventional

Champagne Gaston Chiquet is one of finest grower estates in the Grand Vallée de la Marne

The palate is clean and finely balanced

a family estate that helped define the modern reputation of the region

the 2023 vintage spent around 15 months in French oak (25–30% new)

2022 Llunari, Herència Altés Valentines and gloriously unconventionalA sunlit swirl of texture and fragrance, the 2022 Llunari is an orange wine with real grace and lift. Made entirely from Garnatxa Blanca, it gleams a deep gold with amber reflections and opens with aromas of quince, orange peel and wild fennel. The palate is both crisp and textural, a fresh, zesty entry leading into layers of citrus, dried apricot and almond skin. Theres a subtle grip from skin contact, but its beautifully integrated, creating a wine