Collection: Clandestin

Champagne Clandestin is an exciting, artisanal project that emerged in 2016 from a partnership between Bertrand Gautherot of the renowned Vouette & Sorbée estate and his right-hand man, the talented Burgundian-trained winemaker Benoît Doussot. The name "Clandestin" (meaning "secret" or "hidden" in French) aptly refers to their philosophy of salvaging and highlighting the potential of long-overlooked, west-facing vineyard parcels in the Côte des Bar that were previously considered inferior. 

The focus of Clandestin is to produce pure, terroir-expressive Champagnes using exclusively organically and biodynamically farmed grapes sourced from around the village of Buxières-sur-Arce. They work with both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown on distinct Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils, similar to those found in Burgundy's Chablis region. Doussot applies a minimalist, Burgundian-influenced winemaking approach to capture the essence of these unique sites.