Gardet was established in 1895 by Charles Gardet in Epernay. In the 1930s, his son, Georges Gardet, continued the family tradition by moving to Chigny-les-Roses to develop the Champagne Gardet brand. It was sold to the Prieux family in 2007. The Prieuxs have invested in the business, but wisely retained the features of the style of wine made over the years, only slightly refining it to be a little more forward-drinking with more fruit freshness and balance. The house owns around 7 ha of premier cru vineyards around their home villages of Chigny-Les-Roses, Ludes and Rilly la Montage. The long tirage time and the use of a high proportion of reserve wine has marked the house style, and in fact is a distinguishing feature of Champagne Gardet.
Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, The best wines to drink this summer, July 2026: “Refined, elegant and refreshing, this timeless Brut Reserve is a beautifully balanced sparkling wine that embodies the elegance of traditional Champagne. Crafted by the ever-consistent house Gardet, this wine delivers warm notes of ripe, yellow fruits and a fresh, persistent finish that’s at once vibrantly acidic and creamy in texture. With exceptional drinkability, this is a true dinner champagne that serves brilliantly with rich, meat-heavy dishes.” Gold Medal - The Drinks Business Champagne Masters 2024. Highly Commended - Wine Merchant Top 100, 2024. Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20 points "caramel and brioche, very rich and creamy on the nose".
