COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
André Clouet
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The André Clouet Dream Vintage 2016 is a white sparkling wine from Champagne, France, exclusively made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, classifying it as a Blanc de Blancs. This cuvée is produced only in exceptional vintages, representing a curated selection of Champagne's finest years. The Clouet family has a deep-rooted history in the region, dating back to 1492. While the André Clouet house is often associated with Pinot Noir, the Dream Vintage stands out as a 100% Chardonnay, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy and Ambonnay. The 2016 vintage experienced a challenging start with April frosts, but a favorable summer led to well-ripened grapes. The wine's distinctive labels are influenced by vintage Cadillac cars, adding a unique artistic touch.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€100
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Blanc de Blancs from a Pinot Noir specialist.
Fact 02
Labels inspired by 1950s Cadillac cars.
Fact 03
Produced only in the finest vintages.
Fact 04
Grand Cru fruit from Bouzy and Ambonnay.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The André Clouet Dream Vintage 2016 is produced using the traditional Metodo Classico/Champenoise. Base wines are typically fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. A defining characteristic of André Clouet wines, including this cuvée, is extended aging on the lees, with the Dream Vintage 2016 spending at least 72 months in this process. The grapes are sourced from Grand Cru sites in Bouzy and Ambonnay, known for their clayey-calcareous soils.
