Champagne André Clouet Cuvee Un Jour de 1911 (2002 Base)

100% pinot noir from Clouet's best plots, dubbed by Jean-Francois Clouet "the golden square of Bouzy"; 50% 2002 fermented in Sauternes barriques; 50% solera reserve wines; malolactic fermentation; a symbolic production of just 1911 bottles; 6g/L dosage.

Clouet's flagship is a radiant, golden silk-satin ball gown of ravishing complexity and breathtaking grace, a delicate high-heeled balancing act of refreshing poise in the midst of profound concentration. Its richness ventures to champagne's outer limits of succulent white fruits of all kinds, grilled pineapple, honey and great complexity of brioche, nougat and butter. Celebrating a generous 50% reserve from solera, its rumbling maturity is proclaimed in hints of butterscotch, coffee beans and smouldering hearth. Just when you fear it's all too much to behold, the vibrant energy of its 2002 base swoops into a finish defined by well-poised acidity and softly mineral, fine chalk texture. It holds its posture of tall, slender magnificence for minutes without ever dropping its determined gaze. TYSON STELZER, The Champagne Guide 2014-2015

Country: France
Region: Champagne