Champagne Bouchet

Champagne house in Sarcy, Montagne de Reims.

Village: Sarcy
Region: Montagne de Reims
Cuvées in the guide: 8

Champagne‌ Jean-Michel Bouchet et Filles is a family business in Sarcy (Marne department) that has been producing Champagnes since 1920. The business is built on four generations of craftsmanship, starting with Charles Bouchet, who inherited the land and passed it on to his son Serge, who together with his son Jean-Michel expanded the vineyards. Jean-Michel launched the first commercial bottles under the name "Champagnes Jean Michel Bouchet" in the 1970s. Today the family tradition is continued by Sophie Bouchet, the fourth generation, who runs the estate and preserves the heritage from father to son and daughter.

The wine house is a vigneron (winegrower), which means they grow and process their own grapes on their own site. The vineyards are mainly located in the Ardre Valley. The style of the champagnes is dominated by Pinot Meunier, resulting in wines that are characteristically round, likeable and fruity on the first taste, and then refine. Production takes place in typical Champagne stone buildings that were rebuilt in 1920, after the First World War.

Approach and Contact

Location: 1 Impasse des Voisins, 51170 Sarcy, France.
Visit: The house offers a caveau (tasting room) and wine cellars for visits and tastings.
Contact: Telephone 03.26.61.86.33 or e-mail [email protected].
Website: http://www.champagnebouchet.fr

The range includes several collections that emphasise the typical freshness and fruitiness of Pinot Meunier. The business stresses the importance of family passion and reverence for the traditions of the Champagne region. Although specific vintages or cuvée names are not in the context, reference is made to a full collection that reflects the diversity of their terroir.

Cuvées by Bouchet

Bouchet Blanc de Blanc

Blanc de Blancs · 100% Chardonnay

Pure Chardonnay revealing complexity with age.

Bouchet Brut de Brut

Blend · Brut Nature · 60% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay

Zero-dosage, lively cuvée with a pale yellow colour.

Bouchet Cuvée Fût de Chêne

Blend · 40% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier

Oak-aged cuvée matured 7 years with brioche and butter notes.

Bouchet Grande Réserve

Blend · 60% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier

The cuvée kept longest in the cellars, 6 years.

Bouchet Millésime 2011

Blend · 2011

Limited-edition 2011 vintage.

Bouchet Rosé

Rosé

Rosé assembled from Champagne wines and red Champagne wine.

Bouchet Sélection

Blend · 70% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay

Blend matured for 4 years.

Bouchet Tradition

Blend · 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier

Light, frank blend aged 3 years, suited to aperitif.

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