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The Memory Collection is a testament to the best vintages of Maison Alfred Gratien, which has been stored for more than 20 years in the Alfred Gratien oenotheque, in the heart of the cellars. The predominance of Chardonnay gives the 1997 vintage elegance and finesse, as well as a particular aptitude for aging.
Alfred Gratien is a prestigious Champagne house founded in 1864 in Épernay, at the heart of the Champagne region in France. Since its inception, the house has maintained a steadfast commitment to traditional and artisanal winemaking methods, setting it apart in the world of Champagne. Alfred Gratien, the son of a cooper, established the house in 1864. He implemented winemaking principles that are still upheld today, including respect for the terroir, rigorous grape selection, and the art of blending.
Palmer Collection Vintage 1985 is a very rare vintage, memory of a harvest wiped out by the terrible frosts of winter 1984 and spring 1985 but which will give at the end of a beautiful sunny summer a superb vintage with remarkable balance.
Egly-Ouriet V.P. Extra Brut is a Champagne made from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Grand Cru from the Egly-Ouriet vineyard in the Montagne de Reims. This Cuvée has the particularity of benefiting from prolonged aging (V.P.).
This Cuvée is made from a perpetual reserve (solera) with wines dating from 2003 to 2020 and refreshed each year with 50% of the new harvest. This « Longue Garde » version of the Cuvée Eugène demonstrates the Meunier's ability to age while retaining all its freshness and tension with aging « sur lattes » for 60 months compared to 18 months for the Cuvée Eugène.
Louis Roederer – Collection 246 is a refined champagne combining tradition and modernity. Made from 54% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 11% Pinot Meunier, it blends the 2021 harvest with the Perpetual Reserve (2012–2020). Aged nearly 4 years, it reveals yellow fruits, candied citrus, and delicate oaky and saline notes. On the palate, it is fresh, creamy, and vibrant, with a...
Nicolas Maillart Les Loges is a Blanc de Noirs Champagne (100% Pinot Noir) from the village of Villers Allerand classified 1er cru. All the vinification is carried out in barrels.
The Memory Collection is a testament to the best vintages of Maison Alfred Gratien, which has been stored for more than 20 years in the Alfred Gratien oenotheque, in the heart of the cellars. 1998 is a year when abundance and quality miraculously came together.