The winery
André Clouet
Champagne house based in Bouzy, focused on powerful, terroir-driven expressions of Pinot Noir Grand Cru, with winemaking practices that combine respect for the terroir and modern techniques.
- Montagne de Reims (Champagne) · Francia
- Since 1741
- 4 products
The story
The Clouet family has been associated with Bouzy for centuries: the maison lists itself as "est. 1741" on its official website, and the family tradition is also mentioned in its marketing and technical descriptions. Over generations the estate has developed the Grand Cru village's vineyards into a production focused on Pinot Noir, preserving historic cellars beneath the village house and practicing extended ageing in chalk galleries.
Production philosophy
The production approach emphasizes the identity of the site: a strong focus on Pinot Noir from Bouzy, controlled use of stainless steel and neutral barrels for fermentation, extended ageing on the lees, and the use of reserve/solera wines to impart complexity. In the vineyard, attention is paid to sustainability and respect for the terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Bouzy, in the Montagne de Reims, lies on predominantly calcareous-clay soils with exposures favorable to the full ripening of Pinot Noir. The area is renowned for its strong affinity for Pinot Noir and for the contrasts between chalk and clay, which contribute to structure and minerality.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Meunier
What makes it distinctive
- Maison listed as "est. 1741" on the official website.
- Estate and vineyards in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, Montagne de Reims.
- A strong focus on Bouzy Pinot Noir; several cuvées are built around Grand Cru grapes.
- Winemaking with low-temperature fermentations, combined use of stainless steel and neutral oak, and extended aging on the lees.
- Winery practices presented as oriented toward sustainability and respect for the terroir.