The champagne producer Bauget-Jouette was founded in Épernay in 1822
The house has a long tradition and has been family-owned for more than five generations. The best-known champagne of the brand is the Cuvée Jouette, a blend prized for its elegance and complexity.
A brief history
The story of Bauget-Jouette began in the early 19th century, when the Champagne region did not yet enjoy the worldwide fame it has today. In those early years the founders laid the foundations for the vineyards and the production, which were handed down from generation to generation over the centuries. The family has always known how to combine tradition and innovation to improve the quality of its champagnes steadily.
The vineyards today
Today Bauget-Jouette owns 13 hectares of vineyards in some of the most renowned sites of Champagne. They stretch across the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay, the Côte des Blancs, the Vallée de la Marne and the Sézannais. The vineyards cover a total of 9 classified villages, which underlines the quality and diversity of the grapes.
Grape variety breakdown:
- Chardonnay (50%): This white grape brings elegance and finesse to the champagne and is particularly widespread in the Côte des Blancs.
- Pinot Noir (10%): This black grape gives the champagne structure and red-fruit aromas.
- Pinot Meunier (40%): Also a black grape, known for its fruitiness and softness.
Vineyard parcels
The Bauget-Jouette vineyards consist of 37 parcels, acquired over five generations. Among the best-known parcels are “Le Bignart”, “Le Cloître” and “Les Grimprets”. Each parcel has its own character and contributes to the complexity and harmony of the cuvées.
Pinot Noir (10%): This black grape gives the champagne structure and red-fruit aromas.
Vinification and ageing
The vinification of Bauget-Jouette champagne takes place in Épernay. The wines age in cellars dug into the chalk in the 18th century, 27 metres underground. These cellars, kept at a constant temperature (11 °C), offer ideal conditions for ageing champagne.
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Bauget-Jouette is a family-run house producing around 150,000 bottles a year. The house places great importance on the quality of its raw materials and on traditional craftsmanship, in order to make champagne of the highest quality. The combination of the three grape varieties Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay produces, year after year, a champagne that impresses with harmony, complexity and elegance.
Sustainability and the future
The house of Bauget-Jouette is deeply committed to preserving and caring for its vineyards. Sustainable practices and careful management of the soil ensure that the vineyards can reach their full potential. This is reflected in the high quality and distinctive character of the champagnes produced from the vineyards of the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay, the Côte des Blancs, the Vallée de la Marne and the Sézannais.
The best-known champagne: Cuvée Jouette
The Cuvée Jouette is the house's best-known champagne. This cuvée expresses the philosophy and skill of Bauget-Jouette to perfection. With a balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the Cuvée Jouette offers a harmonious balance of freshness, fruit and elegance. This champagne works beautifully as an aperitif, but can also be enjoyed with fine food.
Épernay: home of the house
Épernay, where Bauget-Jouette is based, is known as the capital of Champagne. The town lies in the heart of the region and is famous for its magnificent champagne houses along the Avenue de Champagne. Épernay plays a central role in the champagne industry and draws thousands of visitors every year, who come to see the cellars and tasting rooms of the famous houses.
In summary
Bauget-Jouette is a champagne house steeped in tradition, which has stood for excellent champagne for more than two centuries. With 13 hectares of vineyards in the best sites of Champagne and an annual production of 150,000 bottles, the house offers an impressive range of high-quality champagnes. The Cuvée Jouette, the house's best-known creation, reflects the philosophy and craftsmanship of Bauget-Jouette and stands for elegance, complexity and the greatest pleasure.
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