Winery André Clouet

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.

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.

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.