Champagne André Clouet Grande Réserve Brut Rose (Bouzy) N.V

£52.95 per bottle

ABV 12.0%

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.

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 Family Clouet have been living in and around the grand cru village of Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims vineyards since 1492. Attila the Hun camped on it in 451 AD, but it is the Pinot Noir grape which is now the King of this particular hill! The estate is run by Jean-François Clouet who is an ebullient character, larger than life, believing passionately in his project. His champagnes are outstanding and as a grower producer he is picking up a fantastic reputation. Jean-Francois 8 hectares of vines are situated on mid-slope vineyards in the Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay, where he exclusively grows Pinot Noir from vines grown on volcanic schist over the famous chalk base soils.