Importer notes from Village Wine Merchants:

"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."

About the cuvee:

Clouet's "Grande Reserve" is made of 100% estate grown Pinot Noir, entirely from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. 67% of the base wine comes from two recent vintages, while the remaining 33% comes from a ten year solera. The base wines are all fermented in stainless steel, undergo full malolactic fermentation, and following secondary fermentation in bottle, are aged sur lie for approximately 4 years.