Andre Clouet Brut Rose

Description

Andr Clouet Brut Ros is a Grand Cru ros Champagne from Bouzy, bottled at 12% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scored 93 points by both Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and James Suckling, this grower Champagne delivers remarkable depth from 100% Pinot Noir sourced exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12% | Origin: Bouzy, Champagne, France | Grand Cru, NV | Producer: Andr Clouet

Production & Heritage

Andr Clouet is a family-owned grower-producer based in Bouzy, one of Champagne’s most celebrated Grand Cru villages on the Montagne de Reims. The estate farms Pinot Noir across Grand Cru parcels in both Bouzy and Ambonnay, vinifying and bottling entirely on-site a hallmark of the grower Champagne movement. The Brut Ros is produced using the traditional method, spending a minimum of two years on the lees before disgorgement. Its distinctive onion-skin salmon hue comes from the addition of 8% still red wine, and it carries a dosage of 8 g/L. The number “3” on the label references Clouet’s proprietary 1-to-10 richness scale, positioning this as a lighter, more elegant style of ros.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with wild strawberry and fresh raspberry before revealing layers of crushed chalk, almond, and orange zest. A subtle vinous depth and toast character emerge as the wine opens in the glass.

Taste: The entry is round and creamy, with strawberry coulis and white peach gliding across the mid-palate. Ripe Rainier cherry and pomegranate build toward a persistent mineral core, balanced by bright acidity and a well-integrated mousse. The wine is nearly full-bodied yet stays fresh and vital throughout.

Finish: The finish is long and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of tart rhubarb and chalky tension. A gentle strawberry echo fades slowly, leaving a clean, dry impression.

How to Drink Andr Clouet Ros

Serve chilled to around 4650F in a tulip-shaped glass to capture the aromatic complexity. This ros is striking on its own as an apritif but also holds up through a full meal. A French 75 made with this Champagne adds berry depth and Grand Cru structure to the classic gin-and-lemon template. In a Kir Royale, its existing red-fruit character harmonizes beautifully with a small measure of crme de cassis. It also works in a Champagne Cocktail, where its minerality and mousse play well against a sugar cube and Angostura bitters.

Best For

• Celebrating anniversaries or romantic occasions with a wine that signals thoughtfulness
• Gifting to a wine enthusiast who appreciates grower Champagne over large houses
• Serving as a standout apritif at dinner parties or holiday gatherings
• Pairing with a multi-course meal where ros Champagne can bridge lighter and richer dishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Andr Clouet Ros taste like? It leads with wild strawberry and white peach on a creamy, nearly full-bodied palate, anchored by persistent chalk minerality and bright acidity. The finish is long, dry, and mineral-driven with lingering berry and rhubarb notes.

How does Andr Clouet Ros compare to Billecart-Salmon Brut Ros? Both are highly regarded ros Champagnes, but Andr Clouet is a grower estate bottling 100% Grand Cru Pinot Noir, while Billecart-Salmon is a larger ngociant house blending fruit from multiple sources. Clouet’s version tends toward a richer, more vinous profile with noticeable chalk minerality, whereas Billecart-Salmon is often described as more delicate and citrus-forward.

Is Andr Clouet Ros good for sipping on its own? Absolutely its balance of fruit richness, acidity, and mineral complexity makes it a compelling standalone pour, especially when served well chilled in a proper glass.

Where is Andr Clouet Ros made? Andr Clouet is located in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy on the Montagne de Reims in Champagne, France. The Pinot Noir grapes are sourced from the estate’s own Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy and neighboring Ambonnay.

What foods pair well with Andr Clouet Ros? Seared salmon benefits from the wine’s berry fruit and minerality. Charcuterie and pt complement its vinous depth. Duck breast with cherry reduction echoes the red-fruit character. Aged Comt or Gruyre match the chalky texture. Strawberry tart mirrors the dominant fruit notes without overwhelming the palate.

What sizes does Andr Clouet Ros come in? The standard bottling is 750ml, which is the most widely available format.

Is Andr Clouet Ros worth the price? Andr Clouet positions as a premium grower Champagne, typically priced below many prestige cuve ross from large houses despite carrying Grand Cru provenance and 93-point critical acclaim. It represents strong value within the ros Champagne category.

Why Andr Clouet Ros?

Grower Champagnes from top Grand Cru villages remain one of the category’s best-kept value propositions, and Andr Clouet’s Brut Ros exemplifies why. With 93 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and James Suckling, it stands among the highest-rated ros Champagnes at its price tier. The 100% Pinot Noir composition from Bouzy and Ambonnay two of the most respected red-grape terroirs in all of Champagne gives it a vinous intensity that many blended ross simply cannot match. The estate’s proprietary “No. 3” designation signals a deliberate stylistic choice toward elegance over power, making it versatile enough for an apritif yet substantial enough to carry a meal.