Alfred Gratien "Cuvée Paradis" Rosé Champagne
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John Gilman
Reviewed November 2017The current release of Alfred Gratien 'Cuvée Paradis' Brut Rosé was disgorged in January of 2014, giving this wine now nearly four years out from its disgorgement date and allowing it to really come into its own. The wine is drinking splendidly today, offering up a pure and complex nose of strawberries, a touch of tangerine, chalky soil tones, rose petals, gentle spice tones and a nice topnote of smokiness. On the palate the wine is deep, pure and refined in profile, with a full-bodied format, elegant mousse, excellent focus and grip and a long, complex and very well-balanced finish. I suspect this is the same disgorgement of this wine that I tasted two years ago, but which has now blossomed beautifully. Fine, fine juice. (Drink between 2018-2040)
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Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
Even better, the NV Brut Rose Cuvee Paradis is big, rich and powerful. The intensity, breadth and volume of the 2006 vintage comes through eloquently. At the same time the Paradis remains incredibly light on its feet and totally gracious. Sweet floral notes add lift to this bright, perfumed, totally beautiful Rose Champagne. The balance of power and finesse is striking. The 2006 is 58% Chardonnay and 42% Pinot Noir. Going forward the Paradis Rose will be vintage-labeled for greater clarity. Disgorgement date: September 26, 2012. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2018. (AG)
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Vinous
Bright orange-pink. Vibrant, spice-accented aromas of strawberry, tangerine, anise and toasty lees. Rich but lively on the palate, offering incisive red berry and gingerbread flavors and suggestions of buttered toast and smoke. Packs a serious punch but comes off lithe and precise, finishing with excellent clarity and length. (JR)
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Int'l Wine Cellar
Pale orange. Bright strawberry, raspberry and toasty lees on the intensely perfumed nose, with a seductive note of potpourri gaining power with air. Sappy, spice-accented red fruit flavors are energized by zesty blood orange and white pepper nuances, with a note of buttered toast adding depth. Plays power off vivacity on the precise, smoky, very long finish. (JR)
Staff Reviews
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Scott Beckerley
Scott Beckerley
Simply delicious! Orange marmalade on the nose with white flowers and bright raspberry fruit. Very nice acidity on the palate with oranges and a touch of bing cherry and quince. Very balanced and complex. A new favorite for me!
Notes
This great non-vintage is all 2007 though not labeled as such. It is an all barrel fermented blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)
Details
| Type | Sparkling Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Origin | Champagne, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1112596 |