Champagne Alfred Gratien is located in the Champagne region where it produces Champagne AOC.

Owner: Henkell & Söhnlein.

History: Founded in 1864 by the Sedoux family, makers of Gratien & Meyer Saumur. In September 2000 Henkell & Söhnlein of Wiesbaden, Germany acquired the qualified majority of Gratien & Meyer Holding SA in Saumur from Alain Seydoux, which brings with it Champagne Alfred Gratien.

Staff: Winemaker (2008): Nicolas Jaeger.

Vineyards: None.

Winemaking: All wines ferment in wood. MLF is blocked, so wines are ‘rather taut and unyielding in their youth,’ says Jefford (2002, p.35).

Champagnes

Alfred Gratien Millésimé Brut: 1990 65%, Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir.

Contact

Champagne Alfred Gratien

30 rue Maurice-Cerveaux

F-51201 Epernay (Marne), France

Tel+33 (0)3.26.54.38.20

Website www.alfredgratien.com

Registration: NM 205 001