Gallois-Bouché
Gallois-Bouché
Before a recent trip to Champagne of all the producer visits planned, I was most excited to see Champagne Gallois-Bouché. The wines were very new to the U.S. from just a few months before and I hadn't gotten the opportunity to taste the wines. Leaving France I had a much better grasp and admiration for these stunning Champagnes from Vertus, but sadly there wasn’t much wine in stock and it didn’t seem fair to send out an introduction to these wines without the full lineup and some quantity available to spread the love. Well, the time has come that I can now properly introduce the Champagnes from Guillaume Gallois of Gallois-Bouché. After just a few minutes of listening to Guillaume, you can sense his passion and love for his family's vines and winemaking. After tasting through his wines, the sheer talent he has is evident, and in addition to fantastic vineyard sites.
What feels most wild is that he has a full-time job working at Bollinger. And as for how he does it all? His father farms all of the family's 3.4 hectares of vines in Vertus and he makes the wines on his evenings and days off. For years Guillaume worked alongside Fabrice Gass (of Champagne Filaine) and when Fabrice retired, Guillaume filled his role. Similar to that of his mentor, these wines are ones of power and confidence. The two might not work together anymore but they are still close and continue to collaborate. Although the Bouché family has been tending vines in Vertus for over a century, it wasn’t until Guillaume began to make wines in 2013 that they became a récoltant-manipulant (grower producer). At first everything was sold to friends and family, but we are excited that these are now imported and in stock!
I have now enjoyed my fair share of these wines both in Champagne and stateside and I only have the best things to say about them. I was even so enthralled during our visit that I barely took down many notes, something that I can say has only happened to me twice in all my visits throughout different wine regions. This only occurs when I am so engrossed in what a winemaker is saying that I forget about having a pen and paper in my hand and just try to live in the moment and absorbe the experience. Between the walks through some of his vineyards, tasting his vin clair out of both barrel and tank, and then having some freshly disgorged bottles, there was a clear vision at the winery of making Champagnes of concentration and expression while representing the terroir. This visit was incredibly memorable, and I am so excited to share Guillaume’s story and wines with you today. I revisited the lineup just a week or so ago and took more detailed tasting notes to share with you all and wow where these wines singing!
-Hanna Krilov Cohen
Please allow until Thursday, May 28th for pick up and delivery.
All sale prices are as listed and will run through Memorial Day.
No additional discounts are applicable.
Gallois-Bouché NV Champagne Préface Vertus Premier Cru Brut
A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir from 50% 2022 and 50% reserve wines (2021-2019). 70% vins clair is fermented and raised in stainless steel tanks and undergoes malolactic while the remaining 30% is aged in old barrels....
$64.99
Gallois-Bouché NV Champagne Nos Terres Blanches Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
Blanc de Blancs made of 100% Chardonnay. A blend of 50% 2022 and 50% reserve wine half of which is vinified in oak with the other half in tank. Grown on deep chalk soils in Vertus. Aged24-36 months sur lattes...
$89.99
Gallois-Bouché 2017 Champagne Le Main Sur La Coeur Brut
A blend of 67% Chardonnay with 33% Pinot Noir from the premier cru vineyards of Vertus. The wine is aged entirely in barrel for 8 months before spending 36+ months sur lattes. Disgorged with 3.5g/L dosage. A Champagne of insane...
$134.99
