Champagne Paul Clouet

Bonnaire & Clouet Champagne - A Story of Quality and Romance

History

Originally two Champagne houses from different families, houses Bonnaire and Paul Clouet now share a history of dedication, quality, and romance.

Paul Clouet

The history begins with Paul Clouet establishing his self-titled house in 1907 in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, located in the Montagne de Reims sub-region of Champagne. Bouzy has since been home to the Clouet family for over a century, with Paul Clouet’s granddaughter, Marie-Thérèse taking ownership of the winery in 1992.

Bonnaire

Similarly, Bonnaire was founded nearby in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, in the Cotes des Blancs sub-region, by Fernand Bouquemont in 1932. His grandson, Jean-Louis Bonnaire, took over in 1966 and built the Champagne Bonnaire reputation that exists today.

The Romance

In the mid-70s, Marie-Thérèse Clouet and Jean-Louis Bonnaire got married, joining the two houses under one ownership in 1992 when Marie-Thérèse inhereted her family's house.

Today, sons Jean-Etienne and Jean-Emannuel manage both labels under one roof, with pressing, bottling and storage of both Bonnaire and Clouet wines all happening at the Bonnaire facility in Cramant.

Location & Grapes

The Bonnaire estate owns 22 hectares of vines, with 10 hectares in the renowned Grand Cru of Cramant, which is known as one of the best Chardonnay producing regions in Champagne.

They also have 2 hectares in the Premier Cru village of Bergères-les-Vertus, as well as another 10 hectares in Fossoy in the Vallée de la Marne.

Paul Clouet has 3 hectares in the Montagne de Reims Grand Cru Bouzy, which is highly respected for both its Pinot Noir and Meunier production.

Other parcels of both estates are located in the southern part of the region where the warmer climate provides delicate smooth textures, deep fruit concentration and added complexity to their blends.