Alfred Gratien : Brut Millésimé Édition Limitée 160 Ans 2008
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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
A remarkable vintage Brut champagne
The property
Alfred Gratien founded the eponymous house in 1864. Located in Épernay, in the heart of Champagne, the Alfred Gratien House has advocated since its creation a rigorous selection of grapes, vinification in barrels and a limitation of volumes in order to preserve the original character of the terroir and to exhale all the freshness of its wines.
The expertise of the Alfred Gratien Champagne House has been passed down from father to son for several generations and contributes to the unique style of each cuvée.
The cuvée
On the occasion of its 160th anniversary, the House reveals a limited edition of its Brut Vintage 2008.
The vineyard
Alfred Gratien oversees a vineyard of 1.56 hectares of Grands Crus and Premiers Crus vines, located on two emblematic terroirs of the Champagne, the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The house supplements its supplies by purchasing from about sixty winegrowers who have been loyal to the house for generations.
Vinification and ageing
The harvested grapes are rigorously selected before being vinified and then aged in 228-litre oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the original integrity of the fruit.
Blend
Chardonnay
Pinot noir
