André Clouet Grande Réserve Rose a Bouzy N.V

Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Andre Clouet
Grape(s)
Pinot Noir (100%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Rich
Oaked Style
Not Set
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Champagne is north-east France and widely recognised for its prestigious sparkling wine made by traditional method. The vineyards of Champagne are planted in three distinct areas south of the city of Reims. The `Montagne de Reims` is predominately Pinot Noir, the backbone to the Champagne blend, whilst in the south `Cote des Blancs` has chalky slopes best suited to Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier dominates the `Vallee de la Marne`. The secret of Champagne is in the blend, with choice of variety and vineyards to achieve the `house style`. Champagne produces a range of styles depending on varieties used and ageing which determine the character of the wine.

Producer

The estate of André Clouet lies in the heart of Grand Cru Pinot Noir country in the little town of Bouzy. The estate is run by Jean-François Clouet, whose champagnes are outstanding. Jean-Francois owns 8 hectares of vines in preferred mid-slope vineyards in the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay, where he exclusively grows Pinot Noir from vines grown on Champagne’s famous chalk soil. The wine is fermented first in temperature controlled stainless steel vats for two weeks. The wine is then filtered, stabilised then bottled with yeast added to start its second fermentation in bottle.
Tasting Notes
A Grand Cru rosé Champagne from the village of Bouzy. Wonderfully light and bright in colour with a creamy mousse and pure elegant strawberry fruit on the palate.
Food
Perfect with tuna tartare.
Media
Wine Advocate awarded 93 points in April 2021.