"Bouzy Blanc de Noirs" Grand Cru Extra Brut

Score

97

"A slight bronze hue with aromas of white pepper, iron, baking spices and pears, following through to a full body with a sold core of fruit and tannins, an iron-like frame and an exceptionally long finish. Rose hips at the end. Goes on and on. All from historic pinot noir clones. Drink or hold."

Score

94

"Ripe black cherry, boysenberry and blackberry fruit is juicy and well-spiced in this bright Champagne. Layered with hints of blanched almond, candied ginger and blood orange coulis and set on the refined, zesty mousse. With a spine of racy acidity and a plush, creamy mouthfeel, this shows fine balance and length. Very appealing. Disgorged December 2025."

Score

93

"Disgorged in December 2025 with a dosage of three grams per liter, the 2021 Blanc de Noirs Bouzy Grand Cru opens in the glass with aromas of orange oil, kumquat and rooibos mingled with apricot and beeswax. Medium- to full-bodied, vinous and harmonious, it is underpinned by racy acids, with good depth at the core and a long, saline finish. It is a considerable success in the context of this challenging Champagne vintage, owing in no small part to the predominantly south-facing slopes, which enabled a level of ripeness that so many wines never fully attained in 2021."

Score

92

"The 2021 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Bouzy Grand Cru captures all the natural radiance and richness typical of this Grand Cru village. Kirsch, sweet spice, mint, pipe tobacco, cedar and dried flowers all meld together effortlessly. This is beautifully complex and dynamic, with just a touch of reduction that adds character. The 2021 is quite overt and open, so it can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring. A kiss of sweet oak lingers on the perfumed close. Dosage is 3 grams per liter. Disgorged: December 2025."