The Brut Nature from the Alfred Gratien house is a harmonious marriage between expressiveness and liveliness. It is a creation carefully crafted by the Cellar Master, Nicolas Jaeger, who wanted to highlight the freshness of the grapes and the authenticity of the terroir. This champagne is composed of three main Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay (41%), Pinot Noir (32%), Pinot Meunier (27%). This brut nature champagne also benefits from the addition of 15% reserve wines, giving it an additional patina and suppleness. This Brut Nature is vinified and aged with precision in small 228-litre oak barrels, and with blocked malolactic fermentation. Thus, the expression of the terroir is preserved and reveals a luminous colour and a calm and regular effervescence, highlighted by fine and numerous bubbles. On the first nose, its intensity is revealed by aromas of dried and candied fruits, while on the second nose, subtle notes of hazelnut, walnut and jasmine emerge, offering an evolving olfactory experience. On the palate, a frank and tonic attack reveals a refreshing liveliness, carried by a limestone and tangy minerality that prolongs the sensation of freshness until the finish, where the liveliness persists with brilliance. At a temperature of 8°C, this champagne will pair perfectly with dishes with a firm texture such as lobster, raw ham, small game birds, old Gouda or old Mimolette.
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Nose : On the first nose, its intensity is revealed by aromas of dried fruits and candied fruits, while on the second nose subtle notes of hazelnut, walnut and jasmine emerge, offering an evolving olfactory experience.
Palate : On the palate, a frank and tonic attack reveals a refreshing liveliness, carried by a calcareous and tangy minerality which prolongs the sensation of freshness until the finish, where the liveliness persists with brilliance.
FEATURES
Grape varieties : Chardonnay (41%), Pinot Noir (32%), Pinot Meunier (27%).
Pairings : This champagne will pair perfectly with dishes with a firm texture such as lobster, raw ham, small game birds, old Gouda or old Mimolette.
Dosage : 0gr/l.
Serving temperature: 8 to 10°
THE BRAND
The history of Alfred Gratien champagnes begins in 1864, when its eponymous founder established his own Champagne house in Epernay. Ten years later, he joined forces with Albert Jean Meyer of Saumur. Following the death of Alfred Gratien, Jean-Albert Meyer took over the reins of the company, with the support of his widow. Thus, in 1896, the company adopted the name Gratien & Meyer. In 1936, the Seydoux family entered the business following a marriage, but management remained in the hands of the Meyers. The Seydoux continued to run the Champagne house until its acquisition in 2000 by the German group Henkell & Co, the European leader in champagnes. It should be noted that the Jaeger family has maintained a tradition over four successive generations, holding the position of cellar master of the house since 1905. Today, Nicolas Jaeger holds this prestigious position. Within the Jaeger family, the oenologists of the Alfred Gratien Champagne house perpetuate ancestral know-how, passed down from generation to generation for four generations. What makes their champagnes so unique is the first fermentation which is carried out exclusively in small 22-litre oak barrels. This method allows the natural aromas of the grapes to be preserved intact, hence the house's choice not to resort to malolactic fermentation. Alfred Gratien champagnes, known for their exceptional quality and delicate aromas, are regularly praised by national and international juries. Recently, the house won a total of 11 awards at the spring tasting of the prestigious MUNDUS vini international wine awards as well as the 21st Berlin Wine Trophy, confirming its place among the most distinguished champagne producers.
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The Brut Nature from the Alfred Gratien house is a harmonious marriage between expressiveness and liveliness. It is a creation carefully crafted by the Cellar Master, Nicolas Jaeger, who wanted to highlight the freshness of the grapes and the authenticity of the terroir. This champagne is composed of three main Champagne grape varieties: Chardonnay (41%), Pinot Noir (32%), Pinot Meunier (27%). This brut nature champagne also benefits from the addition of 15% reserve wines, giving it an additional patina and suppleness. This Brut Nature is vinified and aged with precision in small 228-litre oak barrels, and with blocked malolactic fermentation. Thus, the expression of the terroir is preserved and reveals a luminous colour and a calm and regular effervescence, highlighted by fine and numerous bubbles. On the first nose, its intensity is revealed by aromas of dried and candied fruits, while on the second nose, subtle notes of hazelnut, walnut and jasmine emerge, offering an evolving olfactory experience. On the palate, a frank and tonic attack reveals a refreshing liveliness, carried by a limestone and tangy minerality that prolongs the sensation of freshness until the finish, where the liveliness persists with brilliance. At a temperature of 8°C, this champagne will pair perfectly with dishes with a firm texture such as lobster, raw ham, small game birds, old Gouda or old Mimolette.
