2006 Alfred Gratien Brut Millesime 750ml

Experience the pinnacle of traditional craftsmanship with the 2006 Alfred Gratien Brut Millésimé, a vintage Champagne of extraordinary depth and longevity. Alfred Gratien is one of the few remaining houses in Épernay that maintains the rigorous tradition of fermenting 100% of its wines in small oak barrels—a method that imparts a unique micro-oxygenation, resulting in a signature vinous and rounded style.

The 2006 vintage was a year of abundance and warmth, producing grapes with high sugar levels and balanced maturity. This cuvée is a classic Champagne blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, aged on its lees for an incredible 10+ years before disgorgement. At 12.5% ABV, it reflects the House's "non-malolactic" philosophy, which preserves the wine's natural, high-toned acidity to balance the richness gained from over a decade of cellar aging.

On the nose, the 2006 Millésimé is complex and seductive, offering a bouquet of toasted brioche, roasted hazelnuts, and sweet pastry, layered with ripe orchard fruits like yellow peach and baked apple. The palate is creamy and expansive, featuring flavors of candied citrus, apricot, and a hint of smoky honey, all supported by a fine, satiny mousse and a distinct chalky minerality. Critics have lauded this vintage for its remarkable freshness despite its age, frequently awarding it scores in the 92–94 point range.

This vintage Champagne is an exceptional gift for connoisseurs of Krug or Bollinger who appreciate an oxidative, barrel-aged style. It is a world-class gastronomic wine that pairs beautifully with rich seafood like lobster thermidor, seared scallops with truffle butter, or aged Comté cheese.

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