Domaine André Clouet "Brut Grande Reserve" Champagne, France NV

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THE WINE: The Brut Grande Reserve is blend of 100% Grand Cru estate-bottled Pinot Noir: 33% from 2010, 33% from 2011 and 33% from a 10 year solera. The base wines are fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks, followed by full malolactic fermentation and aged for approximately 4 years. The resulting wine is pleasingly dry with a beautiful expression of fruit that drinks way above its price tag.

THE PRODUCER: Domaine André Clouet is located in the village of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims subregion of Champagne. Their family-owned vineyards cover 8 hectares in the sloped vineyards of Grand Cru Bouzy and Ambonnay. The wines are crafted using the traditional methods of Champagne production, with respect to the terroir and sense of place. They are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house which was originally built by André’s ancestor who, as an interesting note of history, acted as printer to Louis XV’s royal court at Versailles.