the CHAMPAGNE
Winemaking
Harvest is the time to be thankful
Whole-clusters are handpicked and immediately brought to the pressoir to be gently pressed. The delicate operation of clarifying the must (called débourbage) is done as soon as the juice is extracted for a period of 24 hours. The life of the wine has begun. The alcoholic fermentation of each plot takes place at a low and controlled temperature (18°C ) in small thermoregulated stainless steel tanks and the wines go through a malolactic fermentation.
Blending. Did you say magic?
A unique savoir-faire and four generations of the Sainz-Clouet family have perpetuated the art of blending and making “probably” the very best champagne! Today, the family still gather to taste the wines and to create the magic of our blend using their wealth of knowledge and oenological experience, searching for the perfect harmony.
Effervescence is the rise to happiness
The wine is about to become Champagne ! To encourage the exquisite bubbles to rise in the bottle, we use the state-of-the art technology with fermenting bins and oxygen injection systems. The secondary fermentation, “prise de mousse”, slowly takes place in the darkness of our cool chalky cellars. Our champagne rest on lees for a minimum of four years to add richer aromas.
Tasting brings joy
Et voila! Joy is what you feel when you gather with family and friends and raise a glass (or two) of Champagne Alexandra Sainz. The ultimate state of happiness!
BRUT HÉRITAGE
Bouzy – Grand Cru
Tasting notes:
Enticing French pastry aromas of almond and chalky mineral interweave, drawing you in. The palate is framed by crunchy apple skin tannins and richer nunances of walnut husk, cherrywood, and toffee accents.
A stark minerality fuels the bone-dry finish, making this champagne lovely, complex and endlessly intriguing,
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Our Brut Héritage is a sharp selection of the highest quality plots in Bouzy, blended with the best reserve wines.
This Champagne rests a minimum of 6 years on lees before disgorging.
The assemblage is made with 80% Pinot Noir Bouzy Grand Cru and 20% Chardonnay Bouzy Grand Cru expressing the best of our incredible terroir.
Brut Héritage honors hundreds years of tradition in Champagne with its remarkable intensity and concentration of flavors, typical from Bouzy.
It is also tribute to my family and a promise of generosity, elegance and length.
Awarded a GOLD medal by the Sommeliers Choice Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Pairing
A wonderful champagne to be served as an apéritif, or to be enjoyed throughout a meal.
Suggestions are the traditional french gougères as an aperitif,
Serrano ham or wild boar terrine served with an assortment of toasted bread.
Lobster salad with a dash of olive oil and hazelnut vinegar.
Veal cooked in a light mustard sauce or grilled duck breast served with mashed potatoes and any combinations of mushrooms.
Delightful aged cheeses platter,
Warm honey apple tart.
BRUT NATURE
Essoyes
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Our Brut Nature Champagne is a pure expression of 100% Pinot Noir from Essoyes, crafted with zero dosage and aged on the lees for four years.
This unadulterated approach allows the terroir’s full character to shine, yielding a vibrant, complex Blanc de Noirs with remarkable clarity.
Its zero-dosage philosphy elevates the terroir’s minerality. The result is transparency and the integrity of the House that will give away an energetic and refreshing Blanc de Noirs all the way through.
Pairing
From Crescent Bistro, Pleasant Hill, California – Tasting Menu
Fresh Crab meat, crispy potato pancake, green goddess dressing, chili oil.
Perfect way to start a meal!
Also, delighful as an aperitif with fresh salmon, cucumber and a dot of creme fraiche blinis.
Tasting notes:
A vividly structured Champagne, it showcases focused minerality alongside a dazzling display of red berry fruit, a hint of chalky earth, and delicate floral notes of jasmine and honeysuckle. Extented lees aging adds richness and creaminess to the assertive mousse, introducing layers of quince and almond croissant.
On the plate, it offers balanced tension and persistent length, making for a refined and expressive Champagne.
MILLESIME 2013
Bouzy – Grand Cru
Tasting notes:
At first sight, a shimmering golden color and delicate string of pearls rising to the top of the glass.
On the nose, freshly baked gingerbread and candied fruits alongside ripe mirabelle plums.
En bouche, flavors of perfectly ripened figs mingling with light notes of brioche and honey giving the way to intense cooked fruits and tarte tatin flavor, enhanced by a lovely well balanced finish and a final hint of crisp Bosc pear.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE YEAR 2013 IN CHAMPAGNE
2013 was harsh and very capricious. Our dormant vines were covered with snow in the winter. Spring came a little later than usual with intense cold in May. Violent storms took place in June leading up to an exceptionally warm and sunny summer, allowing the cycle of the vineyard to ripe the grapes with an extremely high freshness.
The harvest in 2013 was overdue and started quite late but the result was worth the wait. This weather pattern exalted the finest of our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The quality of the fruit was superb and 2013 is to become a year that will go down in Champagne’s history books.
This vintage rested on lees for 10 years in our dark and chalky cellars. It reveals an extraordinary finesse and a capacity to age.
It is a very limited blend of the most expressive wines from 2013. Only 2,667 bottles were produced and only just a few left!
Pairing
This is a Champagne for unforgettable moments.
It is just the perfect way to start a moment of celebration and delectable with all cuisines:
Roasted Maine jumbo scallops served with asparagus,
Fresh salmon over grilled artichokes and fresh green beans salad,
Supreme chicken slowly cooked in a tarragon sauce served with braised endives,
Any cheese; from a slice of Abondance to a bite of Valencay.
Poached golden pears, vanilla-bean roasted figs.
MILLESIME 2014
Bouzy – Grand Cru
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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE YEAR 2014 IN CHAMPAGNE
The Champagne Alexandra Sainz Millesime 2014 reflects a season of varied weather, starting with heavy winter rains followed by a warm spring that fostered excellent vine health and quick, successful flowering. While August was cooler and wetter, September brought ideal sunny days and cool nights, leading to a harvest of exceptionally healthy, full grapes.
Our 2014 vintage showcases a beautifully crafted balance of structure and complexity, combined with freshness and precision. The Pinot Noir enhances the wine’s rich fruit character, while the cooler summer preserves its acidity, contributing vibrant citrus notes and crisp freshness. With nine years of aging on the lees, the champagne gains subtle hints of brioche and freshly baked bread, while our unique Bouzy terroirs impart a distinctive mineral quality, adding depth and layers of complexity.
This Bouzy vintage elegantly marries the richness of Pinot Noir with fresh, precise acidity, creating a well-structured profile with remarkable aging potential.
Pairing
The 2014 Millesime unfurls with opulent layers of ripe red fruit and vibrant citrus, graced by a whisper of minerality and enriched with delicate notes of brioche from its nine years on lees.
Its lively, crystalline acidity enlivens the palate, harmonizing beautifully with the Pinot Noir’s lush depth.
A refined, almost ethereal mineral finish lingers, showcasing the wine’s elegance and promising graceful aging ahead.
Tasting notes:
A superfine beading mousse forms a rich yet assertive foundation, evolving into savoury notes of white truffle charcuterie, bruised apple skin, nougat, and earth. The aromas are pure and focused, leading with poached pears, baked yellow apple, wet slate, and chalk. Warm spices flood the mid-palate, before being washed away by bracing acitidity and savoury nuances that fuel the finish, recalling subtle hints of brioche and buttered toast. A rare and captivating champagne, showcasing both precision and depth.
Champagne Rosé
Bouzy – Grand Cru
Tasting notes:
At first sight, a delicate pink hue and shimmering bubbles.
The aromas and flavor are reminiscent of fresh berries and wildflowers, followed by subtle tones of wet stones and cherrywood.
It finishes with exceptional freshness and structure and proves again the elegance and yet powerful expression of Bouzy’s terroir in every sip.
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Our Champagne Rosé comes exclusively from the vineyards in Bouzy so it captures the earthy and bold character of our Pinot Noir coming from its distinctive chalky soils.
Four our first Rosé, we chose 2019 as our base wine and carefully selected the best Pinot Noir Grapes from this harvest to craft a small barrel of red wine. (Yes, Bouzy Rouge!)
2019 was indeed very healthy and a well balanced year thus allowing us to create the perfect assemblage with fresh, fruity and mineral elements for our first release.
While it still has a great potential to age (wait for the Millesime to come out… ), after 5 years resting on lees, we think it is now time to release and enjoy it!
The low dosage at 6g/l shows the beautiful aromatics and mineral structure from our Pinot Noir.
Pairing
The 2014 Millesime unfurls with opulent layers of ripe red fruit and vibrant citrus, graced by a whisper of minerality and enriched with delicate notes of brioche from its nine years on lees.
Its lively, crystalline acidity enlivens the palate, harmonizing beautifully with the Pinot Noir’s lush depth.
A refined, almost ethereal mineral finish lingers, showcasing the wine’s elegance and promising graceful aging ahead.
Our Champagne
Best served chilled between 46-50°F.
Place the bottle in an ice bucket filled with ice cubes and water and let chill for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
ALC 12% BY VOL, 24 PROOF