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Grower Champagne from Cedric Bouchard: Champagne Unlike Any Other

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"The explosive, kaleidoscopic Champagnes of Cedric Bouchard are some of the most compelling wines coming out of the region today. Quite simply, this set of new releases left me speechless and literally shaking my head in awe. Readers should do whatever they can to experience these magnificent wines."   Antonio Galloni, eRobertParker.com


Cedric Bouchard is one of Champagne's rising stars.  In an approach which is revolutionary in Champagne, Bouchard seeks to create unique wines from Champagne with great character, drawing inspiration from the top Burgundy producers, rather than merely 'Champagne'.  Each cuvee is made from a single vineyard, single variety and single vintage and is closer to fine Burgundy than Champagne - small, fine bubbles, bottled at low pressure with no dosage, rich, full flavours expressing the terroir of each plot, without sweetness or bubbles getting in the way.  Lauded by the critics especially the Wine Advocate. Antonio Galloni considers the champagnes of Cedric Bouchard as some of the most treasured bottles he owns:

 

"These are some of the purest and most profound wines being made anywhere in the world....  These are serious wines loaded with fruit, structure and character.  The wines are incredibly appealing upon release, but are also proving to have the ability to develop beautifully in bottle....

Bouchard farms just under three hectares of vineyards.  There are two ranges; the Inflorescence wines are made from vineyards owned by Bouchard's father, while the Roses de Jeanne wines are made from vineyards Bouchard owns himself. The vineyards are cropped to yields that would be considered miniscule in any region in the world, but are shockingly low compared to the average in Champagne, where high yields are prevalent. Because of the low yields, the wines reveal a very fine and subtle mousse. The wines are made from hand harvested fruit, crushed by foot and fermented with natural yeasts. The wines are neither fined nor filtered and are disgorged with no dosage."

While you can enjoy Bouchard's Champagnes like other Champagnes, he recommends gently decanting them and serving them in regular wine glasses instead of flutes.

Champagne Inflorescence Val Vilaine 2009

£300 per 12 In Bond

    

The "basic" wine from Cedric Bouchard (Blanc de Noirs) bottled under the Inflorescence label from the small south-facing Val Vilaine vineyard following the same ideals of dry, vinous expressiveness.  Opulent and mouth-filling with nervy acidity with bright apple character and hints of violets to add complexity.


Champagne Inflorescence La Parcelle Cote de Bechelin 2004

£540 per 12 In Bond (1x12 available) SOLD OUT

 

100% Pinot Noir, from a vineyard called Cote de Bechelin, formerly La Parcelle.  This Blanc de Noirs is delicate and refined with tiny bubbles.  Fragrant black fruit and hints of earth.  Rich and expressive, with purple fruit, stones, chalk and a long, long floral, dark fruit finish.  


Champagne Rosé de Saignée Creux d'Enfer 2007

£125 per bottle In Bond (3 bottles available, offered on allocation only) SOLD OUT

 

Just three rows of Pinot Noir vines at Le Creux d'Enfer provide the fruit for Bouchard's most prized offering Rosé de Saignée, "Creux d'Enfer", of which just 500 bottles are produced.  Offered on allocation only. "Bouchard's rarest and most expensive Champagne, but it is worth every penny and then some" Antonio Galloni. Strawberries, minerals and incredible delicacy.  

 
"(On 2006) Readers who are fortunate to find the Creux d'Enfer will be treated to a thrilling, unforgettable drinking experience. The Creux d'Enfer is 100% Pinot Noir crushed by foot, fermented with ambient yeasts and bottled unfined, unfiltered and with no dosage. It is as pure a wine as exists on Planet Earth." Antonio Galloni

Wines available December 2011.  All wines are held under bond.  If required duty paid, duty of £27.81 per 12 bottles will be charged & VAT at 20%.  Subject to remaining unsold.  E&OE.

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