{"product_id":"2006-champagne-andre-clouet-bouzy-grand-cru-le-clos","title":"2006 Champagne André Clouet Bouzy Grand Cru Le Clos Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom a tiny half-hectare walled plot in Bouzy, the 2006 Champagne André Clouet Bouzy Grand Cru Le Clos is one of the house’s most coveted, small-production cuvées. Bottled exclusively in magnum and released only in the very best vintages, it showcases the power and precision of old-vine Grand Cru Pinot Noir from one of Champagne’s most historic terroirs. The cooler 2006 vintage gives this golden-hued Champagne superb tension, allowing its depth, salinity and refinement to unfold slowly over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this 2006 Le Clos shows a deep, burnished golden color with a fine, persistent bead—an immediate sign of maturity, concentration and long lees aging. The nose is haunting and complex: ripe orchard fruits and yellow plum interweave with notes of chalk dust, hazelnut, light brioche, and a beautifully judged oxidative touch. Subtle hints of dried flowers, mushroom, and delicate oak spice add further layers as the wine opens in the glass.\n\nOn the palate, the Champagne is dense yet incredibly precise, carrying its concentration with remarkable freshness. The attack is vibrant, driven by cool-vintage acidity that lifts flavors of baked apple, quince, lemon oil and mirabelle. A mineral backbone—pure Bouzy chalk and a gentle salinity—runs straight through the wine, framed by fine phenolic grip and discreet oak texture. The finish is long, taut and tightly structured, with lingering notes of salted nuts, citrus zest and subtle umami. Still very much on its ascent, this 2006 Le Clos has significant aging potential and can be confidently cellared until at least 2045, gaining further complexity and harmony over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLe Clos comes from an exceptionally small, historic 0.5-hectare parcel in Bouzy, classified Grand Cru and planted with very old Pinot Noir vines on classic chalk and limestone soils. The site’s southern exposure and deep chalk subsoils deliver both ripeness and tension, giving the wine its unique combination of richness and saline precision. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand at optimal ripeness, with great care taken in the vineyard—no irrigation, minimal pesticide use, and mixed cover crops to promote biodiversity and soil health. After a gentle pressing, the must is fermented in oak, adding texture and subtle spice without overpowering the terroir character. The wine is then aged for an extended period in the underground cellars, spending a minimum of four years on its lees before release, which adds depth, complexity and fine, creamy mousse. For this cuvée, everything is done in micro-scale, and the 2006 was bottled exclusively in magnums to encourage even slower, more graceful evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis powerful yet finely etched Champagne is a superb match for refined, savory dishes: think turbot or sole with beurre blanc, scallops with beurre noisette, lobster or langoustines, truffled poultry, veal sweetbreads, or creamy morel and mushroom dishes that echo its gentle oxidative and umami notes. Mature hard cheeses such as Comté, aged Gruyère or a well-aged Parmesan also pair beautifully, as do delicate dishes with white truffle or caviar. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to allow the full aromatic spectrum to unfold. Decanting for 30–45 minutes in a wide-bottomed carafe is recommended—especially at this youthful stage—to help the mousse relax and let the wine’s layered complexity and chalky minerality fully express themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Clouet family has deep roots in Champagne, with André Clouet founding the estate back in 1741 in Bouzy, one of the region’s most prized Grand Cru villages. Today, Jean-François Clouet oversees just 7 hectares of vines in Bouzy and neighboring Ambonnay, working almost entirely with Pinot Noir on some of Champagne’s most distinguished chalk soils. The domaine has become a reference point for characterful, terroir-driven Grand Cru Champagnes, crafted with an artisanal, low-intervention approach: manual harvesting, no irrigation, minimal pesticide use, nurturing biodiversity between the rows, and the use of recycled materials for packaging. Jean-François is known for his meticulous selection and willingness to release certain cuvées only when they are at their best; Bouzy Grand Cru Le Clos is his cult bottling, produced only in top vintages and often released out of chronological order to reflect each year’s character and readiness. This commitment to both heritage and quality has established André Clouet as a beloved boutique producer among Champagne enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"André Clouet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251803902289,"sku":"GCW-CLOU-0601","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2006_Champagne_Andr_Clouet_Bouzy_Grand_Cru_Le_Clos.png?v=1783441521","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2006-champagne-andre-clouet-bouzy-grand-cru-le-clos","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}