Grand Vintage

Grand Vintage

  • Champagne AOC, 
  • Champagne, 
  • france

Latest Awards

  • 90 points Wine Spectator , November 2024
  • 93 points Wine Enthusiast , December 2023
Background

In 1834, the Boizel House was established in Épernay, the heart of Champagne, by a family passionate about the wines of its region. Intimate knowledge of the Champagne region, passed on through the generations, and access to grapes from the finest cru sites, are the essential elements behind the Boizels’ elegant portfolio. Working with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced only from Champagne’s most coveted Grands and Premiers Crus, blended with the best crus of Pinot Meunier, Boizel’s intimate knowledge of each village and hillside coupled with longstanding grower relationships allows them the ability to select the finest quality grapes for their Champagnes.

TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTES

The Grand Vintage is a blend composed of 60% Pinot Noir from the vineyards of Mailly, Chigny-les-Roses, and Vertus, and 40% Chardonnay from Avize, Vertus, and Cuis.

Winemaking & Aging

A unique expression of the vintage, the Grand Vintage is only produced in the best years, from select plots that demonstrate the potential for great finesse and age-ability. The Grand Vintage 2013 was aged eight months in stainless steel vats. Post second fermentation, the wine is aged for eight years on its lees, in bottle, in Boizel’s historic chalk cellars beneath the Avenue de Champagne. Disgorged January 2022.

Tasting Notes

The nose is rich and generous, with notes of quince, honey, candied citrus fruits, orange peel, and brioche, intermingling with great intensity and balance. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and shows a great freshness, underpinned by a silky and refined texture. The mineral finish is delicate and completed by a beautiful crispy touch, prolonged by a light acidic and lively structure.

93
Points

This has notes of lemon peel, gingerbread, figs, raspberries and croissants. Bright and zesty with a medium body and fine bubbles. Lemony acidity. Lively. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. Disgorged in July 2022. Drink now. -J.S.

James Suckling - August 2023

93
Points

Despite drought, heat and sun in the summer, the 2013 harvest ended in October with heavy rain. Yet this Champagne is rich and still crisp. The acidity works together with maturity and toast. It was aged on its lees for eight years before disgorgement. The result is a ripe wine aging slowly. It is ready to drink. —R.V.

Wine Enthusiast - December 2023

92
Points

Pie crust, biscuits, apples, raspberries, lemons and apricot stones on the nose. Fruity, with lovely pastry notes. Creamy mousse. Balanced and fresh. 60% pinot noir and 40% chardonnay. Disgorged in November 2021. Drink now. –J.S.

James Suckling - July 2022

90
Points

A sleek and creamy Champagne, with lemony acidity brightening notes of Asian pear, blanched almond, white blossoms and ground ginger. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged December 2022. Drink now through 2030. 100 cases imported. -A.N.

Wine Spectator - November 2024

Appellation

Champagne AOC

grape varieties

60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay

Sizes

750ml

technical details
  • ABV: 12%
  • TA: 4.9 g/l
  • RS: 4 g/l
  • Closure: Cork
winemaker

Florent Roques-Boizel

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