Cédric & Emilie Bouchard

INNOVATOR
Cédric Bouchard is a genius, an innovator, a pioneer, a visionary and perhaps the most beloved winemaker in the world. He has the unparalleled ability to make irresistible Champagne.
Considering that his peers initially sidelined him because he turned an entire industry upside down with his Champagne Roses de Jeanne and, in a short time, managed to make the world love Champagne again, you understand that he means a lot to everyone.

TROPHY
The impact of his Champagnes is significant, and the image has improved immeasurably!
Anyone who acquired a bottle of Cédric Bouchard's Champagnes in recent years was overjoyed and held the Champagne in both hands as if it were a precious trophy. It is not a surprise because Roses de Jeanne is, like Jacques Selosse, one of the most sought-after and rarest Champagnes worldwide, making each bottle a true treasure for the lucky few.
The name Roses de Jeanne is a tribute to his Polish grandmother, Jeanne, who was a significant influence in his life and his love for winemaking. This personal connection is reflected in the delicate and refined nature of his Champagnes.

PEARLS
Cédric Bouchard is so passionate and enthusiastic that you are captivated by his dedication and eye for detail when he talks about making his wine. After the harvest, the grapes are gently pressed three times and only the first pressing that gives the best quality and the wealthiest aroma is used.
For the 'prise de mousse' phase, where the delicate bubbles are added to the still wine, Cédric takes two months to ensure a much softer and more concentrated mousse. This process involves a slow and cool second fermentation, which creates smaller, finer bubbles and helps improve the vinous character of the wine. The technique and the slow turning of the bottles create a delicate pearl that excels in a dazzling mousse full of vitality, lightness and unparalleled aromas—a perfectly integrated acidity in the heart of the fruit and luxury without too much weight.

PURIST
Cédric is a purist, brimming with ideas and confidence. He is never content with the status quo and always seizes every opportunity to enhance, refine, and perfect the quality of his Champagnes. Every year, he strives for exceptional, characterful, and individual champagnes from one harvest year, plot, and grape variety, inspiring us all with his unwavering dedication and leaving us in awe of his commitment to excellence.

What dedication and work! Le nec plus ultra. That which is surpassed by nothing.

LA HAIE DE BRUNE
We eagerly await the opportunity to see and taste it soon because in October, a very limited Pinot Noir, La Haie de Brune, vintage 2019, will be released from a unique plot in the Burgundian village of Molesme. The anticipation is palpable and it's sure to be a moment of pure delight for all wine enthusiasts.