The Almanach N°3 Brut Rosé Champagne is the third volume in the enological and family history of this Vallée de la Marne maison. Almanach is the name Gratiot has chosen for its range of products that, label after label, tell the story of the tradition, hard work and satisfaction of this small vineyard estate. This Brut, a rich and intense rosé, which is produced with a high percentage of Meunier and a balance of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is a Champagne with an important structure and a decidedly gastronomic vocation. For its long and persistent sip, it is particularly suitable for pairings throughout the meal, even with white meats or lamb cooked to pink. The aromatic profile is broad and complex, characterized by fragrant fruity notes and refined evolutionary scents, due to the long aging on the lees.

This Brut that comes from a skilful blending of all three varieties typical of the Champagne region, with a clear predominance of Pinot Meunier, a variety that is present at 73% in this blend and covers 84% of the maison’s total production, with a good percentage of Chardonnay and a minimum of Pinot Noir. The grapes are softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel thermo-regulated tanks. To the vins clairs of the vintage, 17% of reserve wine, carefully kept in house cellars, is added. At the end of the assembly, the cuvée is created and the second fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Champenoise method, with aging on the lees for at least 36 months. 

Champagne Gratiot & Cie’s Almanach N°3 Brut Rosé is a Champagne that expresses the classic style of great rosé cuvées. Made with grapes selected from the prized parcels of Les Gains, Les Gouges, Les Fontenies. In the glass it has a bright cherry red color, with light orange reflections. The perlage is fine and continuous. The bouquet expresses floral scents, aromas of small berries, cherry, strawberry and ripe red pulp fruit. The same elegance is found in the mouth, where the structure, supported with a decisive, intense, aromatically broad, leads to a harmonious, fresh, long and with great taste persistence.

A dark pink with orange nuances. Fresh on a palate with red fruit aromas. A gourmet and elegant champagne. Ideal for desserts, such as a red-fruit tart. Share it with a red meat. Saignée (bled rosé), 43 % of wine produced by malolactic fermentation.