Alfred Gratien Cuvée Paradis Brut Rosé Champagne Millésime 2008

Copper salmon peach in color with persistent fine bubbles. Nose is medium intensity with marzipan, red cherry, Indian spice, challah bread, bergamot, grenadine, hints of rose petal. Palate is medium plus acidity, crystalline, kumquat, marzipan, Play-Doh, bergamot, hints of yellow curry powder, lime juice, lime cordial. Medium plus finish. Very good now but should mellow and improve with more age, as the acidity now is still pretty tight and searing! 92+ to 93 points, but could go higher with more age.

Tasted December 13, 2025