Champagne Brut Nature étui Champagne Alfred Gratien

Imagine a champagne with nothing to hide: no dosage, no added sugar, just pure fruit and chalky freshness. Crafted by a house that has stayed loyal to fermentation in small oak casks since 1864, it carries a lovely toasty depth alongside bright citrus, white flowers and a hint of green apple. The blend draws on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from classic Champagne slopes, then rests patiently on its lees to build texture and finesse. Bone-dry yet generous, it's brilliant with oysters, sushi or simply on its own. Comes in a smart gift box, so it's ready to impress straight away.
37.48 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

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Champagne Brut Nature étui – Alfred Gratien

Wine name: Champagne Brut Nature, presented in its gift box (étui)

Vintage: Non-vintage (multi-year blend, based on a single dominant harvest with reserve wines)

Producer: Champagne Alfred Gratien, Épernay

Grape varieties: Chardonnay around 45%, Pinot Meunier around 35%, Pinot Noir around 20% (proportions vary slightly with each blend)

Region: Champagne, north-east France

Appellation: AOC Champagne

Winemaking: Traditional method; first pressing juice only, fermentation entirely in small 228-litre oak casks, no malolactic fermentation, extended ageing on laths in chalk cellars, hand riddling, zero dosage (no added sugar at disgorgement)

Maceration: None; direct whole-bunch pressing with immediate juice separation from the skins

Colour: Bright pale gold with green glints, fine and persistent bubbles forming a steady cordon

Bouquet: Citrus zest, white peach and green apple, with notes of brioche, toasted almond, fresh bread and a touch of chalk

Palate: Dry and taut attack, straight and precise, with grapefruit, white fruit and subtle pastry notes; creamy mousse, saline mineral core and a long, clean finish free of any sweetness

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Soils: Chalk, limestone and clay-limestone over Champagne's Belemnite and Micraster chalk subsoil

Farming: Sustainable viticulture, hand harvesting, grapes sourced from long-standing partner growers across the Marne

Ageing potential: 5 to 8 years from purchase, kept lying down in a cool, dark cellar

Food pairing: Oysters, raw shellfish, ceviche, sushi and sashimi, grilled langoustines, goat's cheese, fresh-cut vegetables and salty appetisers; also excellent as an aperitif

Serving temperature: 8 to 10°C

Bottle size: 75 cl, supplied in a presentation gift box