Alfred Gratien Brut

Variety

Chardonnay: 46%, Pinot Noir: 29%, Pinot Meunier: 25%

Vinification

Traditional vinification, maturation in oak barrels of 228 liters. Malolactic fermentation is not performed.

Tasting Note

The pale yellow hue of this wine’s robe is complemented by its lively effervescence. The bubbles are small and quick to rise to a fine mousse.

The nose is moderately intense yet complex. The sweet pastry, biscuit and orchard fruit notes are followed and enhanced by hints of citrus, white flowers and fresh butter.

The initial taste is clean: this is a very silky and sparkling wine whose sugar content works well with its body. There is a certain chalky minerality and the texture is smooth. It is characterful without being overbearing.

The finish is crisp, with a slight mineral undertone, and long at 6 to 8 seconds. It leaves an excellently balanced acidic aftertaste, with a sugar component that is undeniably pleasing on the palate.

An exemplary champagne brut for its category, with a greater emphasis on bubbles than wine. It has benefited from its reserve wine content and its maturation in cellars. Superb complexity that combines young aromas with notes gained through maturation in cellars.

Awards & Points

James Suckling 93/100
Wine Especatator 93/100
Decanter Wine Awards : 93/100
Falstaff : 91/100
Wine Enthusiast : 90/100

Pairing

Serve at 8 to 10°C. Its balanced qualities mean it can be paired quite liberally. Avoid anything too salty, sugary, fatty or spicy, opting instead for balance. Ideal for your savoury or sweet-and-sour hors d’œuvre, and for apéritifs. Alfred Gratien Brut champagne.