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Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne NV (2024) $65 (92 points)


This rich, mouthwatering Champagne layers a rapierlike spine of acidity with a detailed range of glazed apple and apricot, lime zest, brioche, grated ginger and warm baking spice notes that ride the fine, lively mousse. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2029. 25,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.


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