Alfred Gratien Brut Rose Champagne
Alfred Gratien Brut Rose Champagne has a light-rose color with soft copper glints. A fine sparkle and extremely long-lasting mousse. The chardonnay aromas mingle subtilely with the fruity bouquet of Pinot Noir will wrap your nose while a fine balance between aromatic strength and the freshness of small red berries dominated by raspberry take over the palate. Overall impression: a high quality Champagne that completes the Alfred Gratien range. The rose is obtained by the addition of Pinot Noir still wine.
Wine Spectator 91 points – A sleek and minerally rose, with hints of graphite and spice lacing the pretty apricot and white cherry fruit flavors as they ride the lively mousse. Racy acidity firms the finish. Disgorged November 2018. Drink now. 4,000 cases made, 1,500 cases imported..December/2019
Wine & Spirits 92 points – This wine’s barrel time is apparent in its structure, holding the red fruit tight. A note of sweetness points up the fruit, opening it to more generosity as it takes on air. This is spicy, cool and clean, a lovely rose with the structure to pair with a main course, like roast squab stuffed with grains and wild mushrooms..December/2018
Alfred Gratien Brut Rose Champagne
Vinous 92 points – (45% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir; 8 g/l dosage; L14198): Light, bright orange. Vibrant, mineral-accented aromas of pomegranate, raspberry and tangerine, plus a suave note of smoky lees. Bitter rhubarb and cherry skin flavors give way to softer, sweeter raspberry in the mid-palate, with gentle minerality adding spine and lift. Packs a solid punch but comes off surprisingly lithe for its power. Finishes with excellent clarity, a subtle vanilla quality and strong mineral-driven persistence. In the context of top-drawer pink Champagne this bottling always delivers outstanding value. — Josh Raynolds.January/2015
Wine Advocate 90 points – The NV Brut Rose is an understated, elegant wine that needs some time in the glass to open up. A graceful, restrained Champagne, the NV Brut Rose shows terrific energy in a focused, taut expression of fruit. The finish is long and classy. This bottle was disgorged in May, 2009 (not indicated on the label). The wine will benefit from at least another six months on the cork. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2017..December/2009