Antoine Bouvet
Extra Brut Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Clear blonde with a multitude of fine bubbles, really attractive and nice perlage. Very pure aromas on the nose with honeyed toast, white grapes, and a little peach. A touch of oak and apricot. There’s a definite sense of rusticity here and it’s quite welcome here. After plenty of time, those fruit notes become more mature with dates and the faintest hint of dried cherries.
An outstanding grower champagne and one that, for me, really epitomizes the genre. A bit stark and austere, which is a good thing. Half Chardonnay, half Pinot Noir with an extra brut dosage of 3 g/l. The terroir truly speaks here hailing from Bisseuil and Mareuil-Sur-Ay. Very nice acidity and quite vinous in nature.
The palate is generous and inviting especially if you give it time. Almonds, lime zest, and plenty of brioche bread. Green apples with an earthy element as the Pinot begins to take over. A truly exciting champagne that will deliver even more if you let it sit for a few more years. But I can’t blame you if you don’t.
Clear blonde with a multitude of fine bubbles, really attractive and nice perlage. Very pure aromas on the nose with honeyed toast, white grapes, and a little peach. A touch of oak and apricot. There’s a definite sense of rusticity here and it’s quite welcome here. After plenty of time, those fruit notes become more mature with dates and the faintest hint of dried cherries.
An outstanding grower champagne and one that, for me, really epitomizes the genre. A bit stark and austere, which is a good thing. Half Chardonnay, half Pinot Noir with an extra brut dosage of 3 g/l. The terroir truly speaks here hailing from Bisseuil and Mareuil-Sur-Ay. Very nice acidity and quite vinous in nature.
The palate is generous and inviting especially if you give it time. Almonds, lime zest, and plenty of brioche bread. Green apples with an earthy element as the Pinot begins to take over. A truly exciting champagne that will deliver even more if you let it sit for a few more years. But I can’t blame you if you don’t.
Ratet this before. Quite caramelized and yellow. Green apples, honey, almonds and jasmine! Beautiful growers Champagne. 50:50 Pinot and Chard. I am a big fan.
Ratet this before. Quite caramelized and yellow. Green apples, honey, almonds and jasmine! Beautiful growers Champagne. 50:50 Pinot and Chard. I am a big fan.
Jan 31st, 2024
Fabulous champagne that was the opener to an unforgettable bacchanal last week—the only bottle I was able to photograph clearly, in fact. Ethereal, great texture, and a palate that haunts you. I believe this was his first vintage.
Fabulous champagne that was the opener to an unforgettable bacchanal last week—the only bottle I was able to photograph clearly, in fact. Ethereal, great texture, and a palate that haunts you. I believe this was his first vintage.
Aug 24th, 2021Lovely blond color. Interesting 50:50 Pinot noir / Chardonnay blend. Finishes with a slightly spicy note.
Lovely blond color. Interesting 50:50 Pinot noir / Chardonnay blend. Finishes with a slightly spicy note.
Jul 25th, 2020
