Alfred Gratien

Brut Millésime 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Elegant and energetic, Champagne Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 embodies the quintessence of a great Champagne year. With its delicate effervescence, remarkable aromatic complexity and refined structure, this cuvée expresses all the savoir-faire of the house founded in 1864. A champagne of character, ideal to accompany the finest tables.

2016: An exceptional vintage

The 2016 vintage was marked by excellent grape maturity, perfect health and well-balanced acidity. Despite unsettled weather conditions in spring, the summer and early autumn allowed ideal ripening. This vintage stands out for its natural power and exceptional ageing capacity.

How Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 is made

Each parcel is vinified separately in oak barrels without malolactic fermentation, a house specificity that guarantees remarkable freshness and longevity. This cuvée is the fruit of meticulous work, seeking to express the soul of each grape variety and the richness of the Champagne terroir.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Millésime 2016 Alfred Gratien 's color is beautifully golden, with great brilliance, animated by a fine, rapid effervescence creating a sparkling shimmer.

• Nose

  The nose is intense and complex. Tart, pastry-like notes dominate, combining brioche, cream and candied fruit (citron, mandarin), evolving into aromas of roasted coffee, thyme and hints of iodine.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is broad and comfortable, revealing a dense, structured body. Aromas of redcurrants andstewed apricots are fully expressed. The balance between liveliness and volume is remarkable, with a tight texture and a long, salivating, slightly saline finish.

Suggested pairings

Aperitif bites

• Seafood puff pastries
• Scampi tartar with lime
• Rillettes of scallops

Dishes

• Fish tagine with mild spices
• Saint-Pierre with hollandaise sauce
• Veal fillet Orloff

Desserts

• Citrus meringue tart
• Apricot clafoutis
• Light rum baba

Price of Champagne Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016

The price of a bottle of Champagne Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016 is 72,95 €. This exceptional cuvée will appeal to lovers of powerful, complex champagnes made for gastronomy.

Opinions on Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016

Tasters praise its balance, aromatic complexity and immense ageing potential. A champagne that perfectly embodies the classic elegance of the Alfred Gratien house. Read the reviews of Alfred Gratien Millésime 2016.

Storage and serving

Enjoy now for its vibrant vitality, or keep for 8-10 years in a cool cellar (10-12°C). Serve between 10 and 12°C in a wide flute or wine glass to reveal its full aromatic complexity.

Anecdote about this cuvée

2016 was a year in which 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.