Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Aged for six years on the second lees, the yellow-golden NV Brut The V6 Experience is a Bouzy Pinot Noir that displays great purity and intensity but also reduction on the mineral-scented nose. This is deep and complex, but it needs all our patience and perhaps even a decanter or at least a big glass and lots of aeration. The palate is rich and powerful, firmly structured, very tight and still astringent on the finish, but there is so much finesse paired with power, concentration and fruit, which give the V6 a promising future. The wine just starts a bit slowly (like a rocket, which is pictured on the label), but it will most probably go very steep in a couple of years. I have ever had this cuvée before, so I can only guess, though.

Features

Type of wine

Champagne

Pairings

White Meat, Oily fishes, Seafood

Style

Creamy and ripe

Occasions

Gift

Winery

André Clouet

Size

75 cl.

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Appellation

Champagne

Alcohol

12.0%

Grapes

Pinot Noir

Serving

Between 8ºC and 10ºC

Winemaking

Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 6 years.

Description

Champagne André Clouet The V6 Experience Grand Cru is a wonderful representation of tradition and innovation in the world of champagne. Produced in the Bouzy region, this champagne stands out for its quality and exceptional value for money.
Composed entirely of Pinot Noir, this champagne comes from Grand Cru rated vineyards in the village of Bouzy. The vineyards, which cover an area of 9 hectares, are located on clay-limestone soils and are influenced by a continental climate. The vinification of this champagne is a blend of the 2009 and 2010 vintages, and the fermentation is carried out in stainless steel, without final dosage. What really distinguishes this champagne is its ageing in rhyme, which lasts just over 6 years, giving it a unique complexity and depth.

Taste

Champagne André Clouet The V6 Experience has a bright golden colour. On the nose, it displays aromas of ageing, accompanied by fine bubbles and remarkable complexity. On the palate, it is complex and fresh, full of nuances that reflect its long ageing and the quality of the Pinot Noir grapes from which it is made. We recommend serving it between 6 and 8 ºC to fully enjoy its characteristics.