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Gratiot & Cie offers this interesting Champagne, Almanach No. 0 Brut Nature, the result of processing 77% Pinot Meunier grapes and the rest Pinot Noir. Although not a vintage, the basic cuvée of this Champagne is a blend of grapes from a single vintage, with the addition of small parts of reserve wines. All the grapes come from the villages of Charly Sur Marne at an altitude of between 100 and 165 metres above sea level. Vineyards are properly exposed to the south, with plants of an average age of 35 years. The soil here is typically clayey-chalky, with a good presence of limestone and sand. Harvested by hand in September, the base wine is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. In this case, most of the bases, about 88% of the wines produced, undergo malolactic fermentation, while about 4% of the bases are vinified in wooden barrels. In this case, maturation in the bottle continues for a good 10 years, always in contact with its own yeasts, in the dark, in a horizontal position. A precious little jewel, produced in only 2,000 bottles. In the glass it has a beautiful golden yellow colour, with a very fine, uninterrupted perlage. The nose is characterised by rich notes of dried fruit and yellow berries, such as apple and peach, with citrus notes and light floral hints. On the finish, there are pleasant notes of yeast, almonds and brandy. In the mouth, it is fresh and elegant, with fruity notes of apple and ripe peach, followed by hints of citrus and dried fruit. As the seconds pass, light floral, jasmine and yeast hints also emerge. Balanced and persistent, this is a Champagne for true enthusiasts. Without compromise or sugar to soften the drink, this Champagne is perfect for an elegant fish dinner. Excellent with oysters and lobster. When it takes... it takes!
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Brand: Gratiot & Cie
Category: Alcoholic Beverages

Maison Gratiot & Cie offers this Champagne Almanach No. 1, Brut version, thus dry but not extreme. An interesting bubble that comes from a blend of 85% Pinot Meunier, a basic grape variety in the Marne Valley, and 15% Chardonnay. All grapes come from the villages of Charly Sur Marne at an altitude between 100 and 165 metres above sea level. Vineyards properly exposed to the south, with vines of an average age of 35 years. The soil here is typically clayey-chalky, with a good presence of limestone and sand. Harvested by hand in September, the base wine is vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks. The decision to subject about 70% of the base wines to malolactic fermentation, and to vinify about 7% of the bases in wood, is then particular. In assembling the cuvée, then, the producer uses a large proportion of vintage wines to which is added a percentage of around 40% of reserve wine from previous vintages. Ageing on the lees is about 3 years. In the glass it has a beautiful golden yellow colour. On the nose it is easy to perceive notes of ripe yellow berry fruit, then fresh floral sensations, buttery and bread crust notes. On the finish, then, light toasted notes to make it more complex. In the mouth, on the other hand, it is pleasantly soft and fresh, with fruity notes of apple and peach, hints of yeast, brioche and delicate hints of toast. Elegant, round and balanced, it gratifies with an excellent persistence. Recommended with a fish menu, with shellfish and molluscs. Also excellent at the end of a meal, to stay up late while chatting with lifelong friends.
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Brand: Gratiot & Cie
Category: Alcoholic Beverages

Say Champagne and you instantly think party. A complex and versatile wine, most are produced by large Maisons that control vast expanses of vineyards and produce millions of bottles each year. But for true enthusiasts, the challenge is above all to discover goodies from the cellars of small vignerons who produce limited quantities of high-quality wine. Passionate producers who are often tied to their terroir and their history, devoting great care to the production of their wines. A fine example of this is Gratiot & Cie, which offers here the Champagne Almanach No. 2 Boisé. A small vigneron located in the Marne Valley, it is made from a blend of Pinot Meunier in large part (69%) and Chardonnay (31%). Gratiot & Cie's vineyards are located at an altitude of 100/165 metres above sea level. The soil here is chalky, with a good presence of clay, limestone and sand. Harvesting is done manually at the beginning of September. Vinification takes place partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in barriques. Prior to bottling for frothing, a cuvée is made from a majority of vintage wines, to which is added approximately 22% reserve wine from previous vintages. For the delicate phase of maturation on the lees, approximately 3 years are finally required. Golden yellow in colour. The nose shows notes of yellow berry fruit, such as peach, and quince. Then there are light floral notes of jasmine, hints of yeast and bread crust and, on the finish, a slight spiciness with pleasant, delicate oxidative notes. In the mouth, it is soft and fresh, with fruity and citrus notes, hints of yeast and delicate toasted notes. Excellent persistence and balance. Almanach No. 2 Boisé from Gratiot & Cie is a versatile wine, perfect with dishes of good complexity. Excellent with fatty fish, shellfish and even white meat.
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