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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. 1998 is a year when abundance and quality miraculously came together.
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.
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Blancs is made from a very selective blend of Chardonnay grapes from the Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Côte de Sézanne and Montgueux. The Cuvée is made up of Chardonnay from 10 different terroirs, which are the most sought-after grapes in the region. Only the juice from the first pressing is used, and the wines are aged for an extended...
The acidity of this great champagne has barely calmed down: under great freshness, it reveals delicately reduced notes of toast and mocha, then the wine opens up and evolves towards aromas of white truffle. This wine has a lot of breadth thanks to the Pinot Noir from Ambonnay and Dizy: in the mouth you can feel an imposing structure, with a lemony zest on the finish.
Historically this cuvée was known as "Blanc de Blancs" since the beginning of the 20th century. “Longitude” comes exclusively from Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs: Vertus, Oger, Avize, Cramant. Non-vintage, this cuvée contains 40% of wines from the estate's perpetual reserve, which began in 2004.
Franck Bonville Pur Mesnil 2018 is a Champagne from 3 plots located in Mesnil-sur-Oger: Le Tilleul, Les Zailleux and Les Hautes Mottes. These lieux-dits, where the chalk is flush, help to create saline and tense wines, characteristic of this renowned cru.
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.
The grapes selected for the Cuvée Passation 2008 come from the best Grands Crus of Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and Pinot Noir from Bouzy, giving an extraordinary and harmonious blend. Symbol of its rarity due to its production and vintage, the 2008 Cuvée Passation is a cuvée limited to 410 magnums.