Gratien & Meyer
Crémant de Loire Cuvée 1864 NV
The Loire Valley
About the SessionThe Loire Valley is strongly represented in this offering, with nineteen lots from thirteen producers spanning some of the region’s most celebrated appellations, including Vouvray, Sancerre, Chinon and Chavignol. At the heart of the selection is Domaine Huet, the legendary Vouvray estate renowned for its exceptional Chenin Blanc, alongside Domaine de la Taille aux Loups and its highly regarded old-vine Chenin Blancs.
LOT 93
Gratien & Meyer
Crémant de Loire Cuvée 1864 NV
About this Item
Gratien & Meyer, founded in Saumur in 1864 and sister house to Champagne Alfred Gratien, is a specialist in traditional-method Loire sparkling wine. Its Cuvée 1864, here in magnum, is a refined Crémant de Loire that takes its name from the house's founding year. Jancis Robinson reviewed it for JancisRobinson.com.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"Clean and dry with some depth. Substantial. Lots of palate impact. Very correct though not bargain basement.” - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com (Jun 2014)
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