Bouzy Rouge, Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils

Coteaux Champenois from Grand Cru vineyards, made only in the best years

For four generations the Delavenne family has been producing distinctive Champagne cuvées from their 9 hectare estate of Grand Cru vineyards in the villages of Bouzy, Cramant and Ambonnay. Low sulphur, no fining, no herbicides or chemical fertilisers and all hand-harvested grapes ensure every effort is made to retain the pure expression of the terroir. None of the wines are put through malolactic fermentation, maintaining an exceptionally bright, fresh and clean, knife-edge acidity. Owner and winemaker Jean-Christophe is also a keen follower of Lithotherapy – a process where active and virtuous stones and minerals are infused in pure water after a specific cleansing phase, using water and plants, to release their beneficial effects. Each stone is chosen for its inherent richness: amber, rock crystal, moss agate, tourmaline, and green calcite properties. The resulting ‘gem water’ is then sprayed as a treatment onto different vineyards that are attuned to the specific waters. Whether for support or prevention, it is believed that lithotherapy offers an open and natural path to more vibrant soils, healthier vines and brighter wines.

Jean-Christophe’s Bouzy Rouge is made only in warm and sunny years, from specially chosen plots and bunches of Pinot Noir. Fine and light, this still wine develops aromas of small red fruits, especially raspberry, and lots of earthy forest floor on the palate. Slightly mineral, with light tannin.

Colour – Red
Producer – Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils
Country – France
Region – Champagne
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 12.5%
Grapes – Pinot Noir
Vintage – 2019
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Roast duck