COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
André Clouet
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
André Clouet Grande Réserve Brut is a non-vintage Champagne produced by André Clouet from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy and Ambonnay within the Montagne de Reims region of Champagne, France, this wine is a Blanc de Noirs. The Clouet family has a historical connection to the region, with a legacy in Bouzy dating back centuries. The estate focuses on expressing the terroir through Pinot Noir, utilizing traditional winemaking with modern refinements. The wine's distinctiveness stems from its single-varietal composition and extended aging on lees.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Clouet family were once printers to the French Royal Court.
Fact 02
This is a 'Blanc de Noirs', meaning 'white from black grapes' (Pinot Noir).
Fact 03
Vineyards are on mid-slope with volcanic schist over chalk.
Fact 04
Extended lees aging contributes complex brioche and nutty notes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
André Clouet Grande Réserve Brut is produced using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The base wine is fermented in small stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. A small portion (5%) of the base wine is aged in barrels. Following secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine undergoes an extended aging period on lees for a minimum of 36 months, contributing to its complexity. A significant percentage of reserve wine, typically 30-50%, is incorporated into the final blend to ensure consistency and depth. The dosage is typically low, around 6-8g/L.
