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Alfred Gratien Champagne Cuvee Brut Classique NV		France
A rich hand-crafted Brut Champagne from a very traditional house. The Champagne has fine long-lasting bubbles and is very complex with a lingering fruit finish.

Release Notes:

Out of stock  Item No. : 19546  Our Rating : 93+  Country : France  Region : Epernay  Grape : Pinot  Noir Pinot  Meunier Chardonnay  Alcohol : 12.5%

A hand-crafted blend of 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, and 10% Pinot Meunier. Alfred Gratien only uses grapes from the best crus of the Cote des Blancs, the Montagne de Reims, and the Marne Valley. Like all of Alfred Gratien’s Champagnes, the base wine was fermented and aged in small oak casks for 6 months.

Tasting Notes:

Light golden color. Fine long-lasting bubbles. Pleasant aromas of citrus and stone fruits (apricots and peaches). A fresh and balanced palate with beautiful biscuit flavors. Very complex with a lingering fruit finish.

Winery:

A true gem in Champagne. Alfred Gratien founded this house (and the Loire firm Gratien & Meyer) in 1864. Over the next century-and-a-half, the house has maintained its commitment to... Read more