Andre Clouet Champagne Un Jour de 1911 Brut

André Clouet Champagne Un Jour de 1911 Brut is a richly expressive, Pinot Noir–driven cuvée that pays homage to Champagne’s Golden Age. Inspired by a handful of long-forgotten bottles discovered after more than 80 years in a hidden cellar, it captures the charm and opulence of early 20th‑century celebrations in a thoroughly modern bottling. Crafted in small quantities from Grand Cru vineyards, this non‑vintage Champagne marries depth, finesse, and nostalgic elegance in equal measure.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Un Jour de 1911 shows a deep, luminous golden hue with a very fine, persistent bead that hints at long aging on the lees. The nose is complex and layered: ripe yellow orchard fruit, baked apple and Mirabelle plum are intertwined with brioche, toasted hazelnut, honeycomb, and hints of vanilla, dried flowers, and a touch of candied citrus peel. On the palate, it is richly textured yet impeccably balanced, with a generous, vinous core of Pinot Noir fruit—think poached pear, apricot, and red apple skins—wrapped in notes of buttered brioche, almond pastry, and subtle spice. The mousse is creamy and refined, carrying through to a long, lingering finish marked by chalky minerality and a well-judged, mouthwatering freshness. Thanks to extended maturation and a significant proportion of reserve wines, this cuvée drinks beautifully on release but also has the structure to develop further complexity over the next 5–10 years if stored carefully.

Production
Un Jour de 1911 is sourced primarily from Grand Cru villages in the Montagne de Reims, notably Bouzy and Ambonnay, where Pinot Noir thrives on chalk and limestone-rich soils with ideal south-facing exposures. These privileged terroirs give the wine both power and mineral precision. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to ensure careful selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, André Clouet blends multiple vintages of Pinot Noir, drawing on extensive reserve wines to echo the depth and character of early 20th‑century Champagne. The wine is vinified traditionally, with a focus on gentle pressing and clear juice, followed by extended aging on the lees in bottle, which builds its signature creaminess, autolytic complexity, and fine, persistent mousse before disgorgement and a carefully calibrated dosage.

Food & Serving
This is a gastronomic Champagne that shines at the table. Its richness and structure make it a superb match for dishes such as seared scallops with beurre blanc, lobster or langoustines, roasted poultry with morel cream sauce, truffle risotto, or aged hard cheeses like Comté and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It also works beautifully with foie gras or refined charcuterie. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally at 8–10°C (46–50°F), to allow its layers of aroma and flavor to open gradually. A gentle decant into a chilled carafe or giving the bottle 10–15 minutes in the glass can further enhance its complexity and reveal the full character of this Pinot Noir–based cuvée.

Producer
The André Clouet estate is a revered grower-producer based in Bouzy, one of Champagne’s most celebrated Pinot Noir Grand Cru villages. The Clouet family has deep roots in the region dating back to the 17th century, when they served as printers to the royal court at Versailles before turning their attention to viticulture. Today, the house is known for its characterful, terroir-driven Champagnes that emphasize Pinot Noir’s power and elegance, often sourced from old-vine parcels in Bouzy and Ambonnay. With a reputation among enthusiasts for overdelivering quality relative to price and for crafting wines of both personality and refinement, André Clouet has become a benchmark name for expressive, artisan Champagne from the Montagne de Reims.

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