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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.
Vouette & Sorbée Fidèle is a Champagne Blanc de Noirs (100% Pinot Noir) produced by Vouette & Sorbée, located in Buxières-sur-Arce, in the Côte des Bar region of southern Champagne. It is the flagship of this house, recognized for its biodynamic approach and its commitment to viticulture that respects the environment and terroir.
“Les Ribauds” plot reveals an atypical expression of Pinot Meunier: richness and roundness with, in particular, notes of quite ripe red fruits. The silts of the soil soften the clays: we find a certain freshness as well as spicy notes.
Auguste II: Champagne made with no added inputs or sulfites, vinified and aged in Italian amphorae. 100% Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay from Vertus Premier Cru. Limited edition of 820 bottles.
The Abyss cuvée is a very unique Champagne which has aged underwater for 1 year. These special aging conditions highlight during the tasting a mineral and chalky signature, reflecting the great terroirs of Champagne.
Delamotte Brut is a Champagne made from 3 Champagne grape varieties: 60% Chardonnay which provides structure, 35% Pinot Noir from Tours-sur-Marne, Bouzy and Ambonnay for depth and fruity aromas. Finally 5% of Pinot Meunier complete the aromatic density.
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.