Andre Clouet produce an exceptional range of grower champagnes that are rich, concentrated expressions of pinot noir that manage to retain elegance and finesse. A wine making family of more than 2 centuries, the founder acted as a printer in Louis XV court of Versailles and the wines are cellared under the family’s 17th century village house. The style of the labels reflect this heritage.

Exclusively in the magnum bottle and only filled in the best years. Clos is what the French call a vineyard surrounded by walls, and usually this is not protected for nothing: As a rule, it is a historic top vineyard. So also in this case. The Clos de Bouzy is the apple of the Clouet family. The vintage champagne from the top year 2008 beguiles the nose with golden apple and ripe pear, red berries and intense notes of nuts and brioche. In the mouth it captivates with power, fullness and creamy perlage. Enjoy this champagne with bulbous wine glasses. This champagne deserves room to unfold!

Bottled exclusively in magnums, Clouet's 2008 Bouzy Grand Cru Le Clos is from a 0.5-hectare clos with old vines inside the historic domaine. Fermented in oak, the golden coloured 2008 Le Clos is very pure yet complex on the densely scented nose that has a nice oxidative touch with chalk and discreet oak and mushroom aromas. Very clear and precise. The palate is dense and tensioned, very fresh and elegant and reveals a very long and tightly structured finish with richness, saltiness and purity. Sure, this 2008 is still far too young to be served and fully praised today, but it goes with great hope into the future. Date: April 2021; Rating: 95+ Points; Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate