★ Rare! Cuvee Paradis Brut Alfred Gratien 750ml Prestige Champagne ALFRED GRATIEN Champagne Cuvee Paradis Brut Purchased about 20 years ago at Lavigne in Ebisu, and stored in a home EuroCave. I drank a bottle from the stock 3-4 months ago, and it already had a mocha-like nuance, with a crisp and powerful finish; it's a flamboyant champagne. Champagne houses like Krug, Bollinger, and this Alfred Gratien are considered the "Three Greats." Alfred Gratien has a familial connection to Krug, and Mr. Seysdoux reportedly trained at Krug. Specialized magazines often mention a similar tone to Krug. This bottle is from a period without vintage indication, with the old label that includes the release number. Originally, champagne vintage labeling requires at least 80% of the wine from that year, with up to 20% from other reserve years. However, according to Mr. Seysdoux, focusing too much on the reserve percentage could compromise quality, which is why they previously used the release number. This was mentioned in a magazine interview. It's an interesting point, and the presence or absence of a vintage in champagne is slightly different from still wine (especially for houses with large production volumes), so this approach makes sense... ※ While I may respond to price reduction requests via the "Price Reduction Request" button, I've found that purchases rarely follow. Therefore, I will ignore price negotiations made through the price reduction button. If you would like a price reduction, please state your desired price directly in the comment section. ※ Excellent fill level. I have stored wine in my home cellar for over 35 years and have never had a bottle become corked. Please consider this if you understand vintage wines. ※ The current listing's anonymous shipping option does not include refrigerated delivery. If you require refrigerated shipping, you will need to exchange addresses via the message section after purchase. Thank you for your understanding.