Alfred Gratien Brut Nature

Champagne Alfred Gratien Brut Nature

Alfred Gratien Brut Nature embodies the absolute dry style of the Alfred Gratien house, combining finesse, purity and minerality. It's for anyone looking for a direct expression of the Champagne terroir and the art of traditional winemaking.

Technical characteristics

• Brand: Alfred Gratien (Épernay, Champagne)
• Appellation : Champagne AOC, non-vintage "Brut Nature" cuvée
• Style: Brut Nature (zero dosage) - very low residual sugar, emphasis on acidity and minerality
• Vinification: oak barrels (228 L barrels), without malolactic fermentation
• Serving temperature: around 8°C
• Tasting notes: golden yellow colour, fine, regular bubbles; intense nose (candied fruit, dried fruit, butter-caramel, jasmine, hazelnut); lively, invigorating, mineral palate; pure, acidic finish.

Advantages & benefits

Thanks to the absence of added sugar (zero dosage), this cuvée offers a direct expression of the fruit, the terroir and the winemaking process. It reveals the chalky minerality typical of Champagne and a lively, clean structure. The use of oak barrels and the absence of malolactic fermentation give it a fine texture and a notable aromatic complexity (dried fruit, hazelnut, brioche). For lovers of exploratory champagnes, this cuvée offers an alternative to the sweeter styles. The "Brut Nature" style makes a fine pairing with structured or fine dishes, thanks to its marked acidity and long finish.

Use & context

This cuvée is particularly suited to a gastronomic service or a tasting moment when the focus is on the wine itself. It can be served with a well-textured dish (fine fish, poultry, mature cheeses) or enjoyed on its own to appreciate its precision. It should be served at between 8 and 10°C in a flute or fine champagne glass, then enjoyed immediately to appreciate the initial freshness, or after a few minutes in the glass to observe the aromatic development.

Why choose this product?

Alfred Gratien has been handcrafting champagne since 1864, with barrel vinification and a constant focus on quality. The Brut Nature style is a rare expression among the big houses, and this positioning allows a more 'pure' approach to Champagne. For those looking for a cuvée characterised by minerality, tension and authenticity rather than dosage or sweetness, this is the cuvée for you.

Practical advice

• Ideally, keep at a constant temperature (~10-12°C, away from light) and uncork shortly before serving.
• Open the bottle carefully and pour gently to preserve the fine bubbles.
• Although the cuvée is designed to be enjoyed young to take advantage of its liveliness, it can benefit from a few years in the cellar in the right conditions to develop secondary aromas.
• Carefully clean glasses before serving to avoid masking the fine bubbles.
• Serving temperature: 8°C.