The Louise B. cuvée is a tribute to Louise Bouillot, a woman of character who accompanied the first effervescent moments of the Goutorbe Bouillot House in 1911.
This cuvée is a blend of mostly Chardonnay (70%), which brings freshness and liveliness, and Pinot Noir (30%), which adds fruit and structure.
For this vintage cuvée, produced only in exceptional years, Bastien Papleux selects the best wines from the harvest.
The year 2015 was marked by intense heat. It began with a mild, wet winter and continued with a hot, dry summer. Thanks to a cool end to the summer, the grapes ripened to produce juicy, ripe and concentrated grapes, resulting in a spectacular vintage.
Malolactic fermentation is not carried out in order to preserve the wine's tension.
After bottling, the wine is aged in the cellars for nearly six years. Its dosage of 4g/L (Extra Brut) highlights the wine's nuances.
The 2015 Goutorbe Bouillot Louise B. cuvée has a pale gold color with silvery highlights.
On the nose, it is a very elegant champagne with fresh, minty notes, a touch of citrus, and finally more indulgent hints.
On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, fresh, and perfectly balanced between power and elegance. The mouthfeel is full, lingering gently to a round and generous finish.