Tasting Notes
Alfred Gratien Blanc de Blancs 2017. Harvested entirely from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs region near Épernay, this 100% Chardonnay expression showcases why the chalk-rich terroirs of Champagne define high-end sparkling whites. The Chardonnay grapes bring vibrant citrus and green apple freshness, reinforced by a pure mineral backbone shaped by the cool continental climate, which is perfect for crisp acidity and longevity. Subtle notes of brioche and almond emerge from extended lees aging, adding textural depth and a creamy mid-palate while preserving that characteristic brightness. The result is a refined, age-worthy blanc de blancs that balances precision and elegance beautifully.
Food Matches
Crab Dishes, Goat's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Frittata & Thai Green Curry
Wine Profile
Wine Type Champagne
Vintage 2017
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Champagne
Grower Name Alfred Gratien
Grape Variety Chardonnay
ABV 12.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
SKU AGRATBDB17
Grower
Alfred Gratien
For more than 150 years, Alfred Gratien is a familial House and continues the know-how of its founder Alfred Gratien In 1864, he builds at the same year the Gratien & Meyer House in Saumur and Alfred Gratien in Epernay. Grapes are purchased from about a hundred winegrowers with whom Alfred Gratien has worked for many years. These sound relations, based on mutual trust and… Read More
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Champagne
Champagne is a region in the north-east of France famous the world over for its sparkling wine of the same name and concentrated around the towns of Reims, Epernay and Ay.Vines are cultivated near the northern-most extreme of latitude for viticulture, and the cool climate results in the high acidity that is necessary for the production of high-quality sparkling wines.… Read More
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is arguably the best known and most versatile white grape variety in the wine world. Its traditional homeland is that of Burgundy, where it is responsible for such names as Chablis, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet to name but a few, but it has also found success in almost every wine-producing region the world over - partly due to its versatility, used as it is as a… Read More
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