• Champagne Clandestin 2020 Boréal Brut Nature
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Champagne Clandestin 2020 Boréal Brut Nature

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$95.00
$95.00

    92 Points - Decanter

    Clandestin “Les Semblables – Boréal” Brut Nature 2020

    Champagne, Côte des Bar (Aube), France

    The Winemaker

    Champagne Clandestin is a collaboration between Bertrand Gautherot (the acclaimed grower behind Vouette & Sorbée) and his protégé Benoît Doussot. The project focuses on small-parcel Pinot Noir sites in the Côte des Bar, farmed organically and vinified with a minimal-intervention philosophy. Their goal is to produce terroir-driven Champagnes with nothing added or taken away—native yeast fermentations, barrel aging, and zero dosage to preserve purity and site expression.

    Clandestin has quickly become one of the most exciting new grower-Champagne projects, producing wines that emphasize precision, minerality, and transparency of terroir.

    The Wine

    Boréal is a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from north-facing vineyards in Buxières-sur-Arce in the Côte des Bar. These cooler sites give the wine exceptional freshness and tension.

    The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged in neutral oak barrels before bottle aging on the lees. The wine is bottled Brut Nature (0 g/L dosage) to showcase the pure character of the fruit and terroir.

    Blend: 100% Pinot Noir
    Terroir: Clay-limestone soils (Kimmeridgian) in the Côte des Bar
    Vinification: Native yeast fermentation, barrel aging, lees aging, zero dosage

    Tasting Profile

    A precise, mineral-driven Champagne that balances brightness with texture.

    Aromas

    Red apple and pear

    Citrus zest

    Red berries

    Brioche and pastry notes

    Palate

    Creamy mousse with vibrant acidity

    Flavors of cherry, citrus, and green apple

    Saline minerality and subtle spice

    Long, dry, focused finish

    This is a structured, food-driven Champagne that opens beautifully with air and time in the glass.

    Food Pairing

    Excellent with dishes that highlight the wine’s saline freshness:

    Oysters or shellfish

    Sushi or sashimi

    Ceviche

    Roast poultry

    Aged Comté cheese

    Why It’s Special

    Grower Champagne from one of the most exciting new projects in the region

    100% Pinot Noir from cool north-facing sites

    Zero dosage for a pure, terroir-driven expression

    Highly rated by major critics

    Shipping Policy

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    Special Shipping Rates Miami

    We offer FREE hand delivery to Miami with a minimum $150 purchase.

    Same-day FREE delivery service available for Miami Residents when product is in stock and ordered before 12PM.

    Shipping to Other States

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    Flat Rate shipping for $35 for all purchases under $500. For any order over $500, we offer free shipping.

    International Shipping

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    Signature Policy

    For successful delivery of your wine or sake on the initial try, we highly advise selecting an address where an individual aged at least 21 is present to sign for the package. Legally, wine cannot be left without such a signature. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund shipping fees for packages returned due to the absence of an adult for signing. Shipments cannot be sent to APOs, FPOs, or P.O. boxes. Additionally, deliveries will not be made to individuals deemed intoxicated by the driver.
    Champagne Clandestin 2020 Boréal Brut Nature