75cl
Clandestin Les Semblables 'Austral' Brut Nature
Vendor code : 113
Champagne Clandestin is a new organic property in the village of Aube Bucquières-sur-Ars, owned by Benoît Dusseau, the right-hand man of Bertrand Gotereau of Vouette et Sorbee. These are very mineral and austere wines.
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This is 100% Pinot Noir grown on the warmer, south-facing, organically cultivated slopes nestled in the Kimmeridgian limestone soils of Buquieres-sur-Ars. It was fermented in French oak and aged on the lees for at least 15 months. Champagne with aromas of red fruits, citrus tones and hints of bread dough. There is a lot of freshness and energy on the palate. Champagne with pronounced acidity, sensual texture and a very pleasant mineral aftertaste.
Born in Beaune, Benoît Doussot made his way to Champagne in 2015 following a period at Domaine Fichet in Meursault. While working at Vouette & Sorbée, he noticed that organic growers were selling their grapes to large Champagne houses and local cooperatives without receiving any premium for their efforts. This observation motivated him to instigate a transformation. Presently, Doussot manages approximately 12 hectares of vineyards, which are tended by nine different winegrowers and spread across 18 parcels. In his quest for sourcing, he specifically seeks the second terrace of Kimmeridgian limestone. Each of his wine creations is based on a single vintage, a single grape variety, and this very same terrace. Their various orientations distinguish them. Vinification takes place in substantial 500- and 600-liter oak barrels, with vins clairs undergoing a comparatively extended aging period on the lees. These Champagnes are of exceptional quality and exhibit an elegant touch reminiscent of Burgundy. The sites facing north produce wines with a more finely carved profile, while those facing south offer a greater sense of fullness.
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