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Alfred Gratien : Cuvée Paradis Brut 2015

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Alfred Gratien : Cuvée Paradis Brut 2015

Name: Alfred Gratien : Cuvée Paradis Brut 2015
Brand: Alfred Gratien
SKU: 3267/15
Price: 87.16666666666667 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.64 (513 reviews)

Champagne

- White - See details

J. Robinson | 17

Wine Spectator | 95

J. Suckling | 94

£523.00 Incl. VAT & DP

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£87.17 / Unit

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Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

£88.90

6 x 75CL

£523.00

Only 2 available

In-Stock

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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

2016

2014

All Alfred Gratien champagnes

Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

Alison Napjus

A graceful Champagne that offers a generous range of creamed white cherry and ripe green apple fruit set in an elegant, finely knit frame of vivid citrusy acidity and satiny texture, with notes of marzipan, lemon curd, minerally smoke and saline. Shows a sense of delicacy that belies the rich expression, opening beautifully on the palate and in the glass. Disgorged October 2022. Drink now through 2035. 2,200 cases made, 150 cases imported.

/100

Wine Enthusiast

R.V.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend easily in this rich, wood-fermented Champagne. It has ripe flavors, crisp apples still working their magic into a mature, lightly toasty wine. Drink now.

/100

James Suckling

A broad and delicious Champagne with notes of cashew nuts, baked bread, raspberries, honey and nutmeg. Full-bodied, nutty and flavorful, with tight bubbles and a long, textured and dry finish. Disgorged March 2023. Drink now.

/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Audrey Frick

The 2015 Champagne Cuvée Paradis Brut is ripe and inviting, with aromas toasted brioche, marzipan, and peach. Dry concentration fills the mid-palate with Mirabel plum skin, grapefruit pith, and chalky persistence, and it is lifted and bright on the finish. Drink 2024-2042.

/100

Le Figaro Vin

A bright nose of lemon tart, perfectly ripe fruit, fresh bread crumb and white lily, then on the palate notes of juicy, crisp pear, with a pronounced acidity that cuts through a certain opulence and lifts the whole, leading into a finish that remains discreet.

Description

The minerality and aromatic expression of a vintage Brut Champagne

The estate

Alfred Gratien founded the eponymous house in 1864. Located in Épernay, in the heart of the Champagne region, the Alfred Gratien House has always advocated the meticulous selection of the grapes, vinification in barrels and limited volumes in order to preserve the original character of the terroir and to bring out all the freshness of its wines.

The know-how 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 champagne.

The vineyard

The Alfred Gratien House reigns over a vineyard of 1.56 hectares situated on two exceptional Premiers and Grands Cru terroirs in the Champagne region: the Côte des Blancs and the Montagne de Reims. The house completes its supplies by acquiring grapes from over sixty long-standing and loyal winegrowers who have worked with the house for generations.

Vinification and ageing

The harvested grapes undergo a rigorous selection process before being vinified and then aged in 228-litre oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation is carried out in order to preserve the original integrity of the fruit. The dosage of this Brut Champagne is 8g/litre.

The blend

Chardonnay (60%)
Pinot Noir (40%).

Cuvée Paradis Brut 2015 by Alfred Gratien: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
A bright, golden yellow colour sustained by a fine, elegant effervescence.

Nose
The intense nose blends fruity (pineapple, yellow peach) and floral (mimosa) fragrances with delicious notes of vanilla, coconut and cashew nuts.

Palate
The full and lively palate seduces with its subtle alliance between a refreshing salinity and a chalky sensation. Throughout the tasting, the character and richness of this wine reveal its great potential.

Service

For an optimal tasting, serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing

This Paradis Brut 2015 will complement fish and shellfish (lobster, crayfish, cod, monkfish, St-Pierre) served with a sour sauce and exotic fruits.