Champagne Jean-Philippe Bosser

Champagne house in Hautvillers, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Hautvillers (Premier Cru)
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Founded: 1933
Cuvées in the guide: 6

Jean-Philippe‌ Bosser is a family estate in Hautvillers, the cradle of champagne, now run by the fifth generation. In 1911 the Breton sergeant Pierre Bosser came to Hautvillers with his regiment and married Suzanne Dutarque, the daughter of winegrowers. After her father's death Pierre took over the business; the first bottling under his name dates from 1933 (around 800 bottles). His son Jean installed a press and vats; grandson Jean-Philippe and his wife Huguette expanded the vineyard and gave the champagne its present name. Their daughter Christelle is now taking over.

Vineyards The plots lie on the slopes of Hautvillers, on Premier Cru terroir, planted with Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay. The vineyard is farmed in a reasoned way with natural grass cover and limited plant-protection products; the estate is certified Viticulture Durable en Champagne and Haute Valeur Environnementale.

Champagnes

Brut Tradition (50% Meunier) with 25 to 30% reserve wine, and Demi-Sec
Brut Rosé and Prestige Premier Cru
Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, aged at least five years, and Millésime 2018 Premier Cru
Also a ratafia champenois, aged three years in oak

The tasting room on the rue de Bacchus welcomes visitors; cellar tours are available by reservation.

Cuvées by Jean-Philippe Bosser

Jean-Philippe Bosser Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Limited Premier Cru Chardonnay aged at least 5 years.

Jean-Philippe Bosser Brut Rosé

Rosé · Brut · 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Meunier

Blended rosé with part of the Pinot Noir vinified as red wine, aged at least 3 years.

Jean-Philippe Bosser Brut Tradition

Blend · Brut · 50% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir

Flagship blend of the three grapes with 25 to 30% reserve wines, aged at least 3 years.

Jean-Philippe Bosser Demi-Sec

Blend · Demi-Sec · 50% Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir

Sweet version of the house blend, made for fruit desserts.

Jean-Philippe Bosser Millésime 2018 Premier Cru

Blend · Brut · 2018 · 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Limited Premier Cru vintage from the 2018 harvest, aged more than 5 years.

Jean-Philippe Bosser Prestige Premier Cru

Blend · Brut · 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Meunier

Expression of the Hautvillers Premier Cru terroir, aged at least 4 years.

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