Alfred gratien brut


Type:
French Brut Nonvintage
Size:
750ML / 12
Vintage:
N/V
Library Code:
5538
WineLibrary sale price:
$36.98


Bottles:

91 Points - Wine Spectator

Press Releases

"Fresh-tasting and creamy, with a hint of oak adding complexity. Apple, peach and grapefruit flavors prevail, with nervy acidity driving the finish. Echoes spice and butter on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 7,000 cases made. - BS" -91 points Wine Spectator

"The vineyards are located in Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne, with predominantly chalky soils. Fermentation is performed in small 228 litre oak casks and is aged for 6 months in small 228 litre oak casks, 3 years in the bottle."

"This great classic clearly shows the style of Alfred Gratien. It’s a refined blend dominated by fruity Pinot Meunier combined with the elegance of Chardonnay. Fine mousse with extremely long-lasting mousse. Citrus fruit, mango, peach and apricot aromas balance wonderfully with the freshness of exotic fruits on the palate." -Importer

"This great classic clearly shows the style of Alfred Gratien. It's a refined blend dominated by fruity Pinot Meunier combined with the elegance of Chardonnay. Light-gold, very beautiful color. Fine, extremely long-lasting mousse. On the nose, this wine has citrus fruits, mangos, peaches and apricots. A wonderful balance of aromatic strength and the freshness of exotic fruits. A refined blend in which the elegance of the Chardonnay melds with the fruitiness of the Pinot Meunier and the enduring flavour of the Pinot Noir. That is the art of champagne production." -Winery




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  • This crisp and dry Champagne is an excellent bottle, with an interesting flavor profile of tropical fruits, apples, and good acid. A very enjoyable Champagne for dinners or other celebratory events!

  • This Champagne is a blend of Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The Pinot Meunier is a red grape varietal that is a mutation of Pinot Noir. This hardy grape (also known as Mullerrebe or Schwartz Riesling in Germany) adds fruit flavors to a structured Chardonnay based Champagne. Pinot Meunier is popular with growers in the north of the Champagne region for this grape's resilience.

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