Boréal
2020
Region
France › Champagne › Champagne AOC
Type
white · sparkling · brut-nature
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12%
Volume
750 mL
Sugar
0 g/L
Tasting Notes
The wine's pale salmon hue is reminiscent of a rosé. Its bouquet is intriguing, with notes of caramel, slightly baked red apple, red berries, and cinnamon. On the palate, it's fresh, mineral, and rather thin. The oak is well-integrated, imparting a variety of spices without weighing down the palate. It's delicate with good acidity and a long, flavourful aftertaste that echoes fresh green apple, shells, and red currant. Overall, it's more captivating on the nose than on the palate.
About
Boréal 2020 is a special creation from Clandestin, deriving from north-facing vineyards (20-35 years old) of Pinot Noir in the commune of Buxières-sur-Acre. These vineyards, cooler than most in the village, produce wines with pronounced minerality and bright, crunchy berry flavours. The winemaking process involves fermentation and ageing in French oak barrels, followed by 15 months sur latte. In line with Clandestin's philosophy, Boréal is disgorged without any dosage.
As Doussot has gradually increased his production, he has started to separate Pinot Noir based on the different exposures of the parcels. This allows for a more nuanced expression of each site's unique characteristics. Boréal 2020 is a prime example of this approach, showcasing the distinct qualities of its north-facing terroir, resulting in a Champagne that is both precise and intensely mineral.
