Paul Clouet
Paul Clouet is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims. The heart of the brand beats in Bouzy Grand Cru, technically produced in Cramant. The Maison is connected to Jean-Etienne Bonnaire and @bonnaireclouet.
Vignoble & Soil
Paul Clouet farms vines in Bouzy, Bergères-les-Vertus, Cuis and Fossoy. The center consists of south-facing parcels in Bouzy Grand Cru with Pinot Noir vines over 45 years old. The Bouzy terroir delivers the typical power and structure that defines these champagnes — powerful Pinot Noir at Grand Cru level.
Viticulture & Sustainability
"Au commencement est la vigne" — everything begins in the vineyard. The focus is on old vines in south-facing sites. The 45+ year old vines in Bouzy provide the foundation for the depth and concentration of the Blanc de Noirs.
Vinification
The base wines age in stainless steel tanks on lees, partly also in oak barrels — especially for the Brut Sélection. A large proportion of old reserve wines provides maturity and depth, described as "patina." The dosage ranges in the Extra Brut range between 2.5 and 4 g/l. The philosophy: "L'éphémère cherche le plaisir" — the ephemeral moment seeks pleasure. The goal is a "vin méditatif" with depth without heaviness, balance of power and freshness.
The Cuvées in Detail
Brut Sélection
Ripe apples, apricots, dried roses, brioche. Creamy with notes of lemon cake and vanilla custard. The large proportion of reserve wines brings depth, Bouzy-Pinot delivers power, Chardonnay elegance. Base blend from multiple terroirs — Bouzy Grand Cru, Bergères-les-Vertus, Cuis Premier Cru, Fossoy — aged in stainless steel and oak barrel, 30 months aging.
50% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Meunier · 4 g/l · 30 months · Bouzy (GC), Bergères-les-Vertus, Cuis (PC), Fossoy
Vintage 2016 Blanc de Noirs
Intense aromas of ripe red fruits and cherries with aged patina. Powerful, round and precise with perfect balance of power and freshness. Described as "vin méditatif" — depth without heaviness. Seven south-facing parcels in Bouzy Grand Cru with vines over 45 years old, 84 months aging.
100% Pinot Noir · 2.5 g/l · 84 months · Bouzy Grand Cru, 7 south-facing parcels with 45+ year old vines
Bouzy Vintage 2015
Powerful Blanc de Noirs with aromas of red berries, brioche, spice and roasted nuts. Full body with silky texture and long, spicy finish. More mature, round and spicy than Cramant styles — Bouzy-Pinot in all its power. 72 months aging.
100% Pinot Noir · Dosage n/a · 72 months · Bouzy Grand Cru
My Tastings
- Vintage 2016 Blanc de Noirs (2016) — 10.02.2026
- Brut Sélection — 02.02.2026
- Bouzy Vintage 2015 (2015) — 20.02.2025
Facts
Bouzy Grand Cru ist die unangefochtene Heimat des Pinot Noir – und der 2016er Vintage von @bonnaireclouet ist die ultimative Hommage an dieses…
Wer @bonnaireclouet liebt, kommt an Paul Clouet nicht vorbei. Auch wenn die Weine technisch gesehen in Cramant gemacht werden, schlägt das Herz…
Nach dem eleganten, mineralischen Bonnaire – Cramant Vintage 2016 musste ich gestern noch einen ganz anderen Charakter ins Glas holen: Paul Clouet –…
| Category | RM (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
|---|---|
| Village | Bouzy |
| Region | Montagne de Reims |
| Cru Status | Grand Cru |
| Terroirs | Bouzy, Bergères-les-Vertus, Cuis, Fossoy |
| Soil Signature | South-facing parcels in Bouzy, 45+ year old vines |
| Vinification | Stainless steel & oak barrel, large proportion of reserve wines |
| Dosage Range | 2.5–4 g/l (Extra Brut) |
| @bonnaireclouet |
Sources for this portrait: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.