Clouet Andre
Champagne Brut Millesime 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
| Aging | After bottling, the bottles rest in the chalky tunnels of the cellar for at least three years, with continuous riddling. |
- Origin: Grapes from Bouzy, a Grand Cru classified area in the Champagne region
- 2020 Composition: 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, Brut dosage
- Vinification: Traditional Method with secondary fermentation in the bottle and riddling
- Ageing on Lees: At least 3 years of refinement in the winery's chalk tunnels
- Sensory: Fine perlage, hints of apple and pear, mineral notes, intense and creamy taste
Description
Type of wine
André Clouet’s Brut Champagne is a rigorous expression of Bouzy, a territory classified as Grand Cru. This white wine is born from a meticulous blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, crafted according to the Traditional Method. In the glass, it offers a fine perlage, outlining a technical profile of absolute precision. It is a sparkling wine designed for those who appreciate a well-defined structure and remarkable length on the palate, offering a taste with an intense and creamy style.
Origin
André Clouet’s Champagne comes to life in Bouzy, a prestigious terroir in France. The vineyards sit on limestone and schist soils, characterised by a strong presence of chalk. This geological composition ensures a distinct mineral footprint and great depth. Ageing continues in the atmospheric underground tunnels carved into the chalk. From this viticultural context comes a Grand Cru capable of expressing maximum territorial precision and a long, taut, and expressive finish.
Production
After pressing carried out with an ancient press, the must rests in truncated conical steel tanks. The Traditional Method involves secondary fermentation in the bottle with ageing for at least three years on the lees and constant riddling. In the glass, the wine displays a golden colour with coppery highlights. The olfactory profile opens with clear aromas of apple and pear, interwoven with mineral, smoky, and balsamic hints. The palate proves powerful, supported by a satisfying and persistent texture.
History and interesting facts
Originating in Bouzy and hailing from prestigious Grand Cru terroirs, the 2020 Vintage Brut Champagne by André Clouet combines history and excellence. Its production masterfully blends tradition and innovation: the must, extracted using an ancient press, is collected in modern stainless steel tanks. The elegance of this Traditional Method is refined through ageing for at least three years in centuries-old chalk cellars, accompanied by constant riddling.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1741
- Oenologist: Jean-François Sainz-Clouet
- Hectares: 9
It took more than two centuries and several generations of Clouet to get plots of vines in the terroir of Bouzy, which remain in the hands of the family of its founder. Bouzy is situated in the Southern part of the Mountain of Reims. The 9 hectares are classified as 100% Grand Cru. Only 17 of the 300 existing villages benefit from the status of Grand Cru, Bouzy being one of them. Lovingly tended vines ripen perfectly Bouzy pinot noir, one of the world's most complex strains. There is 8,000 feet per acre and soils are cool with calcareous clay. Read more
| Name | Andre Clouet Champagne Brut 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Clouet Andre |
| Story | History and interesting facts Originating in Bouzy and hailing from prestigious Grand Cru terroirs, the 2020 Vintage Brut Champagne by André Clouet combines history and excellence. Its production masterfully blends tradition and innovation: the must, extracted using an ancient press, is collected in modern stainless steel tanks. The elegance of this Traditional Method is refined through ageing for at least three years in centuries-old chalk cellars, accompanied by constant riddling. |
| Origin | Bouzy (Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous and schistose soils of volcanic origin, rich in gypsum. |
| Fermentation | At least 3 years |
| Production technique | Traditional method (secondary fermentation in the bottle with riddling) |
| Wine making | Winemaking takes place in the old cellar using an ancient press; the must is collected in modern truncated-cone steel tanks. After bottling, the bottles rest in the cellar's chalk tunnels for at least three years, with continuous riddling. |
| Aging | After bottling, the bottles rest in the chalky tunnels of the cellar for at least three years, with continuous riddling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |