Champagne Alfred Gratien | Brut Rose - NV

The robe is reminiscent of rose petals. The healthy effervescence builds to an attractive mousse. The initial aroma is fruity (strawberries and redcurrants) and floral (peonies). Wheat, biscuit and crème fraiche notes are detectable, as are hints of more roasted flavors. The initial taste is clean, and then opens up to a pleasant structured quality. There is real harmony to this wine, bolstered by fine acidity, light tannin notes and discrete sweetness. Because it sparkles enthusiastically, the texture goes from 'gentle' to 'firm' and back again. It is long and the finish is slightly smoky with mineral notes.

Reviews:

• Wine Spectator: Reveals rich details of baked white peach, crushed raspberry, brioche and vanilla-infused pastry cream that are deftly knit to a firm spine of citrusy acidity and a creamy, satiny mousse. Reveals hints of red licorice, white blossoms and spices on the lingering finish. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.

• James Suckling: This is a fruitier rosé. Dry and layered with nice phenols, yet it’s lively. Full-bodied, creamy and relatively dry at the end. Not heavy, but agile. 46% chardonnay 20% pinot noir and 34% pinot meunier. Drink or hold.

Producer Information

Champagne Alfred Gratien was founded in 1864, a short distance away from the town of Epernay in Champagne. The house has remained a family business from its establishment, with four generations of the Jaeger family also taking on the responsibilities of the chef des caves since 1905. The estate comprises roughly 2 hectares (5 acres) of vines planted in premier cru and grand cru plots situated in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne. Most of its grape comes from around 100 growers who supply all three of the main grape varieties; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Today, Alfred Gratien's core range of cuvées includes Champagne Brut, Brut Nature, Brut Rosé, Millésimé, Blanc de Blancs vintage, Cuvée Paradis Brut, and Cuvée Paradis Rosé. The Brut Champagnes spend four years aging in-bottle prior to disgorgement and dosage, the Cuvée Paradis wines six to seven years, and vintage Champagnes a minimum of 10 years. Approximately 1,300,000 bottles are stored in the house's chalk cellars. The Collection Memory is a range taken from the house's wine library. The wines have aged for at least two decades, with the first releases being the 1996, 1997 and 1998 vintages.

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