Alfred Gratien Brut
Epernay
Non-Vintage
Alfred Gratien
A very traditional Champagne producer where all wines are fermented in small oak barrels and reserves stored in large oak foudres. Malolactic is avoided, which usually imparts greater longevity.The house also use a surprisingly high percentage of Pinot Meunier. Oz Clarke in his New Encyclopedia of French Wines summed up-If i have to own up to having a favourite Champagne, I must admit it'll have to be Alfred Gratien.....the reason I love Gratien is because in the modern world of Champagne where many companies are more concerned about their international brand image than they are about the quality of their wines, Gratien declares that its image is the quality of the wine and nothing else
Bottle price: $79.99 each