Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé

PRE ARRIVAL 2008 Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé 750Ml Bottle

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This is a thoroughbred Champagne in its origins and in its expression.
Due Late 2025/Early 2026

Champagne Alfred Gratien has always reminded me of Krug in some ways, and in particular a visit to Krug many years ago. Catherine Seydoux, one of the Krug family,  said that Gratien was similar to Krug in many ways, not the least of which is the total barrel-fermentation in the 1000 old 228lt barrels, no MLF and long ageing in bottle. This is a deep, powerful and serious “Prestige Cuvée” with nice age and a long way still to go. Cheers, Randall.

'The 2008 Brut Rosé Cuvée Paradis, a blend of 63% Chardonnay and 37% Pinot Noir from premiers and grands crus, was vinified in small oak barrels without malolactic fermentation and spent 13 years on lees. Subtle cream and caramel-dipped rye bread notes with an overtone of cherry express themselves on the exquisitely youthful nose. The palate offers beautifully salty rye sourdough depth and texture, creamy yet taut, with an absolutely fine mousse that foams away with tiny, insistent bubbles lending vivacity and creaminess. This immensely gastronomic Rosé boasts lasting length, real cut and superb freshness.' 95 points - Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous

It’s a beautifully complex wine, with savoury, spicy orange peel, cedar, dried herbs, pear and apricot fruit, as well as some sour cherry. There’s a lot of richness, with toast and spice, but also a nice fresh citrus drive, with real complexity and energy, as well as a bit of grip. The dosage covers the high acidity without smoothing things out too much. The finish is long and spice-laden. This is a remarkable wine. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting it to be this good, but it’s serious, gastronomic and really complex, up with the best rosé Champagnes from all the famous names.
95 points - Dr. Jamie Good, Wine Anorak CLICK HERE for Dr Goode's Insta Vlog

'[..] Shows the power and concentration of this wonderful vintage.' Anthony Howard, Jancis Robinson

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