Serving Temperature: 8-12°C
Ageing Potential: 3-5 years
Pinot Noir: 40%
Chardonnay: 60%
60% Bouzy Chardonnay, 40% Bouzy Pinot Noir (12% still wine)
100% of grapes are exclusively from southeastern vineyard of Bouzy (chalky subsoil covered with a rich seam of alluvium) The grapes are hand selected on the vine for optimum maturity, then gently pressed to extract the best first- run juices. The must is cold clarified before undergoing thermoregulated fermentation at 18 degrees without malolactic fermentation. Vinified on lees for 7 months in stainless steel vats before bottling. Disgorgement date is February 2024, - 100% from 2018
- Minimum bottle-aged on lees - 4 years.
- Dosage 7g.
The large proportion of Chardonnay makes this wine unique and gives finesse and length, Bouzy Pinot Noir gives body and richness, radiating in a bright medium salmon hue. Berry fruits and stone fruit, accentuated with cracked pink pepper and spice; Malic acidity keeps juicy fruits lively and tangy.
They have 11ha consisting of 85% mature Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay and have been practicing sustainable viticulture for over 30 years and hold HVE certification. They have vineyards also in Grand Cru village of Ambonnay and Tours-sur-Marne.
Serving Temperature: 8-12°C
Ageing Potential: 3-5 years
Pinot Noir: 40%
Chardonnay: 60%