Alfred Gratien

Vintage 2008 Limited Edition | Bottle 75cl - Box

Description

The Vintage 2008 Limited Edition signed by Alfred Gratien is an exceptional cuvée, combining freshness, precision, and purity. This unique vintage, achieved through perfect maturity, celebrates the heritage of the house. It offers incredible aromatic richness.

The Making of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition Alfred Gratien

The Vintage 2008 Limited Edition is made from a blend of 56% Chardonnay, 23% Pinot Meunier, and 21% Pinot Noir. The grapes come exclusively from premier and grand cru vineyards. The 2008 harvest, marked by a capricious climate but balanced by a dry and sunny summer, allowed for slow and complete maturation of the grapes. This vintage gave birth to wines of remarkable freshness and exceptional aromatic complexity.

This vintage is vinified in 228-liter oak barrels, a hallmark tradition of the house of Alfred Gratien. This vinification and aging enhance the structure and texture of the wines. True to its style, the house of Alfred Gratien blocks malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acidity and purity of the grapes. After extended aging in the cellar, each bottle is numbered, highlighting the uniqueness of this limited edition.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  The Vintage 2008 Limited Edition displays a luminous golden yellow color, adorned with a fine and persistent effervescence, forming an elegant collar.

• Nose

  The nose is complex and exotic, revealing aromas of pineapple, peach, mimosa, and vanilla, enriched by notes of hazelnut and coconut.

• Palate

  On the palate, the attack is lively and dynamic, followed by a full and silky texture. The saline and chalky finish is of remarkable length, offering a sensation of purity and elegance.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Mini-tartlets with crab and green lemon
• Caviar and fresh cream blini
• Aged cheese gougères

Dishes

• Grilled lobster, white butter sauce
• Sole fillet with almonds
• Truffle risotto

Desserts

• Exotic fruit pavlova
• Caramelized pear tart
• Pistachio macarons

The Price of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition Alfred Gratien Bottle

The price of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition Alfred Gratien bottle is 160 €. This cuvée, produced in only 1600 numbered bottles, reflects the excellence of the house.

Reviews of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition Alfred Gratien

Connoisseurs praise the precision and aromatic depth of this vintage. The complexity of the nose and the minerality on the palate particularly seduce lovers of great champagnes. Discover reviews of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition Alfred Gratien to learn more.

Storing This Champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Vintage 2008 Limited Edition, it is recommended to store it at a constant temperature of 10 to 12°C in a dark and cool cellar. This champagne has exceptional aging potential, capable of evolving favorably for more than 20 years.

The Alfred Gratien Style

The Alfred Gratien style is characterized by artisanal vinification in oak barrels, meticulous attention to detail, and a quest for purity in each cuvée.