{"title":"Antoine Bouvet Champagne","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antoine-bouvet-champagne-saignee-de-bisseual-extra-brut-r22","title":"Antoine Bouvet Champagne \"Saignée de Bisseuil\" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut (R22)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1025\" data-start=\"327\" data-section-id=\"11c69w0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"342\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoine Bouvet is the third generation of a family domaine established by his grandfather, Guy Bouvet, in the early 1970s. The estate farms approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"511\" data-start=\"497\"\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e across the Premier Cru villages of \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"547\"\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. Vineyard work emphasizes plowing and cover crops, with roughly half of the parcels managed according to biodynamic principles and no chemical herbicides. Fermentations are carried out with indigenous yeasts, élevage takes place in barrel, and intervention is kept to a minimum throughout the winemaking process. Production remains limited across the range. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1640\" data-start=\"1027\" data-section-id=\"1n3pnnv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saignée de Bisseuil is produced from \u003cstrong data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in the \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eLes Hautes\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eBisseuil Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyard was planted in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1200\" data-start=\"1192\"\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e and is farmed using the same low-intervention practices employed throughout the estate. The wine is produced entirely from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1344\" data-start=\"1328\"\u003e2022 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the rosé color obtained exclusively through the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1417\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003esaignée method\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which the juice remains in contact with the grape skins before fermentation. This cuvée is sourced from a single vineyard and a single vintage rather than a blend of reserve wines. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"1642\" data-section-id=\"jgzsol\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1644\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Following harvest, the Pinot Noir undergoes a period of skin maceration before pressing to produce a rosé by saignée. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts, followed by élevage in barrel. The wine was \u003cstrong data-end=\"1900\" data-start=\"1876\"\u003etiré on June 6, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1935\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003edisgorged on May 28, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e. No dosage is added after disgorgement, resulting in a wine with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"2001\"\u003e0 g\/L residual sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Total sulfur dioxide is reported at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2074\" data-start=\"2063\"\u003e22 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the producer's low-intervention approach. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2596\" data-start=\"2168\" data-section-id=\"1w4bvv\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2170\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC; \u003cstrong data-end=\"2229\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eBase Vintage 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e; single vineyard \u003cstrong data-end=\"2282\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003eLes Hautes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2308\" data-start=\"2284\"\u003eBisseuil Premier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e; vines planted \u003cstrong data-end=\"2332\" data-start=\"2324\"\u003e1964\u003c\/strong\u003e; rosé produced by the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2366\" data-start=\"2355\"\u003esaignée\u003c\/strong\u003e method; indigenous yeast fermentation; barrel élevage; \u003cstrong data-end=\"2445\" data-start=\"2422\"\u003etirage June 6, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong data-end=\"2473\" data-start=\"2447\"\u003edisgorged May 28, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong data-end=\"2517\" data-start=\"2475\"\u003e0 g\/L dosage (Brut Nature\/zero dosage)\u003c\/strong\u003e; \u003cstrong data-end=\"2534\" data-start=\"2519\"\u003e12% alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e; total SO₂ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2546\"\u003e22 mg\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3011\" data-start=\"2598\" data-section-id=\"ylx5xr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2617\" data-start=\"2600\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine's structure and zero dosage make it well suited to dishes with both richness and freshness. It pairs well with \u003cstrong data-end=\"2816\" data-start=\"2738\"\u003etuna, salmon, grilled shellfish, roast duck, charcuterie, and aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Retailer recommendations also include \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2856\"\u003efish dishes, shellfish, and cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the wine's combination of Pinot Noir structure and bright acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974727287023,"sku":"102306","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/AntoineBouvetChampagne_SaigneedeBisseuil_BlancdeNoirsExtraBrut_R22.png?v=1773509539"},{"product_id":"antoine-bouvet-champagne-les-monts-de-la-vallee-blanc-de-noirs-2022-copy","title":"Antoine Bouvet Champagne “Les Monts de la Vallée” Blanc de Noirs (R23)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoine Bouvet is a small family-owned Champagne estate based in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The modern domaine was established in the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Antoine Bouvet revived the family label originally founded by his grandfather, Guy Bouvet. Today the estate farms approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of Premier Cru vineyards located in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an emphasis on low yields and sustainable viticulture. Much of the vineyard is cultivated using practices inspired by biodynamics, including regular soil cultivation, cover crops, and the elimination of chemical herbicides. In the cellar, Antoine Bouvet favors spontaneous fermentations and extended élevage in oak barrels, allowing each cuvée to develop naturally with minimal intervention. Production remains extremely limited, with many bottlings numbering only a few hundred bottles, reflecting the domaine's focus on individual parcels and small-lot winemaking rather than volume. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Monts de la Vallée\u003c\/em\u003e is produced entirely from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grown in \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e within the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The Base 2023 release continues the estate's focus on expressing a single grape variety from one growing season rather than relying on extensive reserve blending. The vineyards are planted on the classic \u003cstrong\u003echalk, limestone, and marl soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that characterize this section of Champagne, with Pinot Noir benefiting from the region's combination of well-drained chalk subsoils and clay-rich topsoils that retain sufficient moisture during the growing season. Many of the vines are the result of \u003cstrong\u003emassal selections\u003c\/strong\u003e and average approximately \u003cstrong\u003e40 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally limiting yields while producing fruit with greater concentration. The Grande Vallée de la Marne has long been regarded as one of Champagne's finest sources for Pinot Noir, producing wines that combine breadth and structure with pronounced mineral freshness. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the grapes are harvested entirely by hand before undergoing gentle pressing. Fermentation occurs with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the wine is vinified and matured primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a hallmark of Antoine Bouvet's cellar philosophy. Rather than emphasizing primary fruit, barrel fermentation and lees aging contribute texture and complexity while allowing the vineyard character to remain at the forefront. The Base 2023 bottling is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle-harvest Blanc de Noirs\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the growing season rather than blending multiple vintages. The wine is bottled as \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving freshness and emphasizing the natural balance achieved in the vineyard rather than relying on dosage for texture. Like the rest of the range, \u003cem\u003eLes Monts de la Vallée\u003c\/em\u003e is produced in very limited quantities, reflecting the estate's small holdings and parcel-by-parcel approach to vinification. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The structure of Pinot Noir combined with the wine's low dosage and barrel élevage makes \u003cem\u003eLes Monts de la Vallée\u003c\/em\u003e particularly well suited to the table. It pairs naturally with roast chicken, guinea fowl, veal cutlets, pork loin, duck breast, and mushroom-based dishes, while its mineral backbone also complements grilled lobster, scallops, Dover sole, and roasted turbot. The wine's vinous texture makes it equally appropriate alongside aged Comté, Chaource, or Brie de Meaux, where its freshness balances the richness of the cheeses without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277677170927,"sku":"102581","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/AntoineBouvetChampagne_LesMontsdelaVallee_BlancdeNoirs_R23.png?v=1785621930"},{"product_id":"antoine-bouvet-champagne-les-monts-de-la-vallee-rose-extra-brut-r23","title":"Antoine Bouvet Champagne \"Les Monts de la Vallée\" Rosé Extra Brut","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoine Bouvet is a small, family-owned grower based in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The estate traces its origins to \u003cstrong\u003e1970\u003c\/strong\u003e, when Guy Bouvet established Champagne Guy Bouvet. Today, his grandson Antoine Bouvet has developed the domaine into one of the region's most respected artisanal producers. Farming approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of Premier Cru vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil, and Avenay-Val-d'Or, the estate emphasizes sustainable and biodynamic-inspired viticulture, including regular soil cultivation, cover crops, and the elimination of herbicides. Production is intentionally small, with each cuvée vinified separately to preserve the identity of its vineyards. In the cellar, Antoine favors spontaneous fermentations, extended élevage in oak, and minimal intervention, allowing the wines to express both the character of the growing season and the underlying terroir. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Monts de la Vallée Rosé\u003c\/em\u003e is sourced from \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, three villages renowned for producing structured Pinot Noir in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The Base 2023 release follows the same philosophy as previous editions, combining a predominantly white base wine with a small proportion of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir saignée\u003c\/strong\u003e to create both color and additional complexity. The white base wine is composed primarily of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e with a small percentage of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the saignée portion comes entirely from Pinot Noir. The vineyards are rooted in the region's classic \u003cstrong\u003echalk and limestone subsoils overlain by clay\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing excellent drainage while retaining sufficient moisture during dry growing seasons. Many of the vines average \u003cstrong\u003e40 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, naturally limiting yields and contributing greater concentration to the fruit. The combination of old vines, Premier Cru sites, and careful farming allows the rosé to retain freshness while developing the depth expected from Pinot Noir grown in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Base 2023 release follows Antoine Bouvet's low-intervention philosophy. Fruit is harvested entirely by hand and gently pressed as whole clusters. Alcoholic fermentation occurs with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, while both fermentation and élevage take place primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing texture rather than overt oak character. The rosé is produced by blending the estate's white base wine with a carefully measured proportion of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir saignée\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than relying solely on short skin contact. The finished wine is bottled as \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the fruit, mineral structure, and vineyard character to remain the primary focus. Dosage is intentionally restrained, reflecting the estate's preference for preserving natural balance rather than emphasizing sweetness. As with all Antoine Bouvet bottlings, production remains extremely limited, with only a few hundred bottles produced for each release. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Pinot Noir structure, restrained dosage, and barrel élevage makes \u003cem\u003eLes Monts de la Vallée Rosé\u003c\/em\u003e particularly versatile at the table. It pairs naturally with duck breast, roasted quail, pork tenderloin, tuna, salmon, grilled lobster, and veal, while its freshness also complements charcuterie, mushroom dishes, and soft-ripened cheeses such as Brie de Meaux and Chaource. The wine's vinous texture allows it to accompany an entire meal rather than serving solely as an apéritif.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277726716143,"sku":"102582","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/AntoineBouvetChampagne_LesMontsdelaVallee_RoseExtraBrut_9a2ae5cb-64d9-491c-bdff-a8a586deb247.png?v=1785621597"},{"product_id":"antoine-bouvet-champagne-avenay-val-d-or-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-nv-copy","title":"Antoine Bouvet Champagne Avenay-Val-d'Or Blanc de Blancs (R22)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antoine Bouvet is a fourth-generation grower based in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the family has cultivated vineyards since the mid-twentieth century. Since assuming responsibility for the estate, Antoine has shifted the domaine toward small-production, terroir-focused Champagnes emphasizing individual villages and parcels rather than large multi-village blends. The estate farms approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of Premier Cru vineyards located primarily in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vineyard work centers on sustainable farming, permanent cover crops, mechanical cultivation, and the elimination of herbicides in favor of healthier soils and deeper root systems. Each parcel is harvested by hand and vinified separately using indigenous yeasts with minimal intervention, allowing the individual character of the site and vintage to remain the primary expression of each cuvée. Production is intentionally limited, with most bottlings released in only a few hundred bottles.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Blanc de Blancs originates exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru village of Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically the \u003cstrong\u003eLes Plantels\u003c\/strong\u003e parcel. Situated on the eastern side of the \u003cstrong\u003eMontagne de Reims\u003c\/strong\u003e, Avenay-Val-d'Or has historically been recognized for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir despite being surrounded by villages better known for red varieties. The vineyard is planted entirely to \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e on classic \u003cstrong\u003eCampanian chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e covered by shallow clay and limestone soils. The fractured chalk subsoil provides exceptional drainage while encouraging deep root penetration, contributing the linear mineral character that distinguishes the village. Rather than blending fruit from multiple sites, Antoine Bouvet bottles this parcel independently, highlighting the subtle differences that a single vineyard can express within the broader Grande Vallée and Montagne de Reims transition zone. The \u003cstrong\u003e2022 growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e produced healthy, well-ripened fruit while preserving sufficient acidity to support long-term development in bottle. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% hand-harvested Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whole clusters are gently pressed before spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Vinification follows a low-intervention philosophy designed to preserve vineyard expression while adding texture through careful élevage. The base wine undergoes extended maturation prior to bottling and remains on its lees until \u003cstrong\u003eOctober 27, 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the current release was disgorged. The wine is bottled as \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing precision and minerality over dosage-derived richness. Antoine Bouvet avoids unnecessary manipulation throughout élevage, preferring long lees contact and restrained cellar practices that allow both the vineyard and vintage to define the finished wine. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine's chalk-driven minerality and Chardonnay purity make it particularly well suited to oysters, scallops, langoustines, lobster, sashimi, grilled Dover sole, turbot, and other delicate seafood. It also pairs naturally with roast chicken, mushroom risotto, fresh goat cheese, Chaource, young Comté, and simple preparations where freshness and mineral tension complement rather than dominate the dish. The combination of vibrant acidity and extended lees aging allows the wine to perform equally well as an aperitif or throughout a meal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277734514927,"sku":"102583","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/AntoineBouvetChampagneAvenay-Val-d_OrBlancdeBlancs_R22.png?v=1785594186"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/collections\/antoine-bouvet-champagne.oembed","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}