Clouet Andre
Champagne Un Jour de 1911 Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 98% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Maturation with 12 years of cellaring (prolonged ageing) followed by disgorgement to remove the sediment and addition of dosage liqueur at 5 g/l. |
- Grand Cru Origin: Produced in Bouzy, France, inspired by the Belle Époque and the year 1911
- Grapes and style: Composed of 98% Pinot Noir, Classic Method Brut with an intense and refined character
- Extended ageing: Matured for 12 years on the lees, disgorged and Brut dosage at 5 g/l
- Tasting notes: Golden yellow colour, fine perlage; floral and mineral notes
- Awards and details: 0.75 l bottle, 12% vol; rated 95 by James Suckling and 96 by Robert Parker
Description
What kind of wine is it
The Champagne Un Jour de 1911 Brut by Andre Clouet is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that precisely expresses the character of Pinot Noir. In the glass, it appears a brilliant golden yellow, crossed by a fine and continuous perlage. The aromatic profile reveals a refined bouquet, dominated by floral notes and clear mineral hints. On the palate, it is powerful and rich, maintaining a firm balance between lively freshness and a complex flavour texture. The sip concludes with a long and intricate finish, well defined by the measured softness of the Brut dosage.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the Champagne region, more precisely from the prestigious vineyards of Bouzy, a territory classified as Grand Cru. This cuvée is a historical tribute to the Belle Époque and to the founder of the winery Andre Clouet, a renowned printer at the court of Louis XV in Versailles. The area's deep winemaking vocation gives the sip a solid structure and a pronounced aromatic concentration. It is a pure and intense expression, in which the characteristics of the terroir are reflected in a notably broad flavour progression.
How is it produced
The production strictly follows the Traditional Method, with the secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle and a prolonged period of ageing on the lees. The wine undergoes twelve years of maturation in the cellars of the maison, a crucial time for developing its intricate complexity and elegance. At the end of this patient maturation phase, disgorgement is carried out, removing the sediment and adding a liqueur made from a secret recipe. The final dosage, calibrated at 5 g/l, delivers a clear profile, allowing the freshness and mineral tones to linger on the finish.
History and Curiosities
This magnificent Champagne Grand Cru was created as a tribute to the sparkling Belle Époque. Inspired by the fortunate discovery of precious bottles hidden for over eighty years, Un Jour de 1911 from maison Andre Clouet celebrates the splendour of the early twentieth century and the figure of its illustrious founder, a printer in Versailles. The charm of the era is revived in the finely decorated label and the luxurious hand-applied collar, offering a nostalgic immersion into the past, made unique by the extraordinary richness of a twelve-year maturation.
Awards
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95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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 Un Jour de 1911 Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 98% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Clouet Andre |
| Story | History and Curiosities This magnificent Champagne Grand Cru was created as a tribute to the sparkling Belle Époque. Inspired by the fortunate discovery of precious bottles hidden for over eighty years, Un Jour de 1911 from maison Andre Clouet celebrates the splendour of the early twentieth century and the figure of its illustrious founder, a printer in Versailles. The charm of the era is revived in the finely decorated label and the luxurious hand-applied collar, offering a nostalgic immersion into the past, made unique by the extraordinary richness of a twelve-year maturation. |
| Origin | Bouzy (France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method. Ageing with 12 years of "hibernation" in the cellar (prolonged ageing). Subsequent "renaissance" with elimination of the deposit and addition of expedition liqueur (secret formula) at 5 g/l. |
| Aging | Maturation with 12 years of cellaring (prolonged ageing) followed by disgorgement to remove the sediment and addition of dosage liqueur at 5 g/l. |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |