- The Winery
- Address: 257 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026
- Telephone: 212-222-4866
- Opening hours: Open 7 days, 12-9 PM.
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Region: France> Champagne> Montagne de Reims> Bouzy Grand Cru.
Notes: Stainless steel fermentation, sustainable farming, 50% Base wine from 2015, 42% “Classic Reserve”, 8% Andre Clouet Bouzy Rouge.
Description: Jean Francois Clouet is now at the helm of these family-owned vineyards covering 8 hectares in the sloped Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy and Ambonnay. It took the Clouet family more than two centuries and several generations to build up their collection of vineyards. 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 Jean Francois' ancestor who, as an interesting note of history, worked as printer to Louis XV’s royal court at Versailles.
Andre Clouet N°3 was inspired by Coco Chanel, the number introduced to denote the style, recognizing that the color is different each year, with the number 3 representing a light, elegant apéritif style. Andre Clouet’s base rosé epitomizes elegance and focus, while flamboyantly celebrating the generous, dry, flavor profile of raspberries and pomegranate of Bouzy. The depth and character of the village are displayed by the lively, bright acidity and fresh precision of the house. Structure is fine and confident, driven by the chalk minerality of the village, working seamlessly in concert with finely executed tannin texture. It finishes with great length, vibrancy and elegance, with lingering poise and detail of exquisite red flora and red fruit.