Lucien Roguet No. 4 Gourmandise Grand Cru Champagne

Generous Demi-Sec Champagne with Elegance and Fullness

Lucien Roguet No. 4 Gourmandise is a characterful Demi-Sec Grand Cru Champagne, created for those who desire a rounder, softer, and more gastronomic expression than the classic dry style. This cuvée comes from Mailly-Champagne and combines the house's precision with a more generous dosage, highlighting the wine's fruit, warmth, and immediate charm.

Composed of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay from selected plots, No. 4 Gourmandise demonstrates how sweetness in champagne – when well-integrated – can create great balance and complexity. With a dosage of 33 g/l, it falls into the Demi-Sec category, while maintaining freshness and structure. The result is a champagne with both luxurious fullness and beautiful vibrancy.

Aroma and Taste with Nuts, Spice, and Candied Citrus

In the glass, the champagne presents a deep golden color and a lively, persistent mousse. The bubbles are fine and energetic, giving an elegant first impression. The aroma is intense and inviting with notes of frangipane, toasted hazelnuts, and ripe citrus fruits, complemented by floral tones and a discreet hint of spices and white pepper.

The taste is round, generous, and silky-smooth on the attack. The pleasant sweetness is beautifully integrated and lifted by fresh acidity, so the overall impression never becomes heavy. The mid-palate offers candied citrus peel, ripe stone fruit, and nutty nuances, while the finish is long, harmonious, and surprisingly fresh. It is a champagne with both charm and seriousness.

Demi-Sec with Balance and Versatility

No. 4 Gourmandise shows that Demi-Sec can be far more than a dessert wine. The higher dosage adds fullness and roundness, but the wine's Grand Cru origin and chalky terroir ensure that freshness is maintained. This creates a rare balance between sweetness, energy, and structure.

Bottle aging provides additional complexity and a soft mousse, while the interplay between the three grape varieties creates breadth and depth. Pinot Noir contributes body, Meunier with fruity charm, and Chardonnay with freshness and finesse. This makes the cuvée both versatile and exceptionally well-crafted.

Perfect with Cheese, Foie Gras, and Sweet-Savory Cuisine

This champagne is an obvious choice for dishes where classic Brut often proves too dry. It pairs excellently with blue cheeses like Roquefort, Gorgonzola, and Stilton, where the sweetness balances the cheese's salt and intensity. It also works beautifully with fresh goat cheese and creamy cheeses.

No. 4 Gourmandise is also strong with foie gras, Asian cuisine with sweetness and spice, and dishes with fruity or glazed elements. For dessert, it is a reliable choice for fruit tarts, citrus desserts, and nut-based cakes. A champagne that opens new possibilities at the table.

Lucien Roguet – Traditional House with an Eye for Variation and Terroir

Lucien Roguet is a family-owned champagne house from Mailly-Champagne with roots dating back to the late 1800s. Through generations, the family has worked with their own Grand Cru vineyards and developed a range that showcases both classic and more unconventional sides of Champagne.