Alfred Gratien is a traditional Champagne négociant, founded in 1864 and based in Épernay. One of the singularities of the house is that for four generations, all the chefs de cave have been members of the same family.
The first was Gaston Jaeger, who began in 1905. Today’s chef de cave is Nicolas Jaeger, who started working with his father Jean-Pierre in 1990 and took over the cellar in 2007.
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for Champagne Alfred Gratien’s 2022 releases
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Yohan Castaing rates Champagne Alfred Gratien’s 2022 releases:
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{"wineId":"64817","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64818","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"64819","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
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