André Clouet, Grande Réserve, Grand Cru, Brut NV

The Clouet family first found the spotlight as the official printers to Louis XV’s Royal Court in Versailles in the 18th century (hence the beauty of their wine labels). The family’s estate located in the village of Bouzy is comprised of 20 acres of Grand Cru vineyards both here and in the Village of Ambonnay which the current owner, Jean-François Clouet, still calls home today! A bit of a showman, Jean-François, takes great pride in his family lineage living in the house his ancestors first built in 1741. Beneath this historic site, lies their labyrinthine chalk cellar which still contains partial false walls that hid precious bottles during the Nazi invasion in World War II. With all this historic grandeur surrounding him, Jean-François respectfully draws from tradition and time-honored techniques while embracing modern technology. And with only 20 acres of estate vines, he can make this philosophy a reality. Committed to making Pinot Noir-focused wines with as little dosage as possible to craft pure, dry, and clean wines, Jean-François offers an expansive, historically reflective expression of the appellation. Every Champagne lover needs to try these outstanding wines. The Clouet portfolio includes 10 uniquely crafted wines. André Clouet’s latest "Grande Reserve" is 100% Pinot Noir sourced from the villages of Bouzy & Ambonnay. Initially showing a very fresh bouquet of high-toned fruits with hints of hazelnuts and yeasty aromas, the Grande Réserve cuvée displays highly structured red fruit notes on the palate for which the area is so famous. Long lees aging, low dosage and Grand Cru Pinot Noir fruit combine for an opulent yet balanced Champagne.