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Cédric Bouchard
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The cult master of single-vineyard, terroir-driven Champagne.
Aube's radical artisan producer, making single-vineyard, single-grape-variety, single-year Champagnes from Pinot Noir in the Côte des Bar with extreme minimalism.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for connoisseurs seeking pure, terroir-expressive wines that transcend traditional Champagne blending styles.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Cédric Bouchard's Champagnes unique?
- He focuses exclusively on single-vineyard, single-variety, single-vintage, zero-dosage wines, emphasizing pure terroir expression over traditional Champagne blending.
- When was Roses de Jeanne founded and what is its history?
- Cédric Bouchard, a former sommelier in Paris, founded Roses de Jeanne in 2000 after taking over his father's vines in Celles-sur-Ource. In 2008, Gault & Millau named him Champagne's best winemaker of the year.
- How does he approach viticulture and winemaking?
- Bouchard farms organically with dramatically restricted yields, harvests only free-run juice, ferments with indigenous yeast, and ages entirely in stainless steel with no oak, to preserve pure terroir character.
- How should these wines be paired with food?
- Their vinous, mineral character pairs exceptionally well with refined Japanese cuisine such as high-quality sashimi, tempura, or grilled white fish.