Paul Clouet Bouzy Rouge Pinot Noir

Paul Clouet Bouzy Rouge is a Grand Cru Côteaux Champenois still red wine made from 100 % Pinot Noir grown on south-facing, chalky mid-slope vineyards in Bouzy—specifically the lieu-dits Les Clos and Les Hautes Brousses. After stainless-steel fermentation to preserve purity of fruit, it’s aged approximately 24 months in oak barrels before bottling.

On the nose, it displays pale ruby hues with vibrant aromas of red fruits—raspberry and sour cherry—accented by floral hints of rose and violet. The palate is fresh and savory, with silky tannins, lingering fruit persistence, and underlying minerality that balances richness. The 2018 vintage earned two stars in the Hachette Guide, described as “gourmand, harmonieux et persistant,” with intense, spicy raspberry flavors and notable aging potential into the mid-2020s.

Production is limited—around 2 500 bottles in 2018—from the relatively small family estate (approximately 6ha total across Bouzy and Chouilly).