Elegant and energetic, Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 Champagne embodies the quintessence of a great year in Champagne. With its delicate effervescence, remarkable aromatic complexity, and refined structure, this cuvée expresses all the expertise of the house founded in 1864. A champagne with character, ideal for accompanying the finest dishes.
2016: An exceptional vintage
The 2016 vintage benefited from a year marked by excellent grape ripeness, perfect health, and well-balanced acidity. Despite unsettled weather conditions in the spring, the summer and early fall allowed for ideal ripening. This vintage is distinguished by its natural power and exceptional aging potential.
Production of Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016
Each plot is vinified separately in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, a house specialty that guarantees remarkable freshness and longevity. This cuvée is the result of meticulous work, seeking to express the soul of each grape variety and the richness of the Champagne terroir.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The 2016 Alfred Gratien vintage has a beautiful golden color with great brilliance, enlivened by a fine, rapid effervescence that creates a sparkling sparkle.
Nose
The nose is intense and complex. Tart and pastry notes dominate, blending brioche, cream, and candied fruit (cedar, mandarin), evolving toward aromas of roasted coffee, thyme, and hints of iodine.
Palate
On the palate, the attack is broad and comfortable, revealing a dense and structured texture. Aromas of redcurrants andstewed apricots come to the fore. The balance between liveliness and volume is remarkable, with a tight texture and a long, mouthwatering and slightly salty finish.
Serving suggestions
- Seafood puff pastries
- Lime-infused langoustine tartare
- Scallop rillettes
- Fish tagine with mild spices
- Saint-Pierre with hollandaise sauce
- Orloff veal fillet
- Citrus meringue tart
- Apricot clafoutis
- Light rum baba
The price of Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 Champagne
The price of a bottle of Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 Champagne is 72,95 £GB. This exceptional cuvée will appeal to lovers of powerful, complex champagnes that are perfectly suited to fine dining.
Reviews of Alfred Gratien Vintage 2016
Tasters praise its balance, aromatic complexity and immense aging potential. A champagne that perfectly embodies the classic elegance of the Alfred Gratien house. Read reviews of Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016.
Storage and serving
Enjoy now for its vibrant vitality, or cellar for 8 to 10 years in a cool cellar (42-50°F). Serve between 50 and 52°F in a large flute or wine glass to reveal its full aromatic complexity.
Anecdote about this cuvée
2016 was a year when nature provided Alfred Gratien with grapes of exceptional quality. This vintage is considered by connoisseurs to be one of the most promising of the decade, combining power and elegance in the purest Gratien tradition.
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