Elise Bougy
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Elise Bougy 〰️
Nestled in the village of Les Mesneux in Montagne de Reims, winemaker and oenologist Elise Bougy is redefining Champagne through a deep respect for biodiversity and terroir. After studying in Dijon, she returned to her native region in 2016 to take over her family’s small estate, driven by a vision to restore harmony to the land.
Her vineyards span from Les Mesneux to the prestigious Grand Cru of Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Over the past five years, Elise has worked diligently to convert the estate to organic viticulture, integrating biodynamic practices since 2021. In 2023, she proudly obtained organic certification, marking a significant milestone in her commitment to sustainable winemaking.
Elise Bougy
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Elise Bougy 〰️
Sager and Wine
Location: USA (New York, NY)
Website: www.sagerandwine.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: US importer for Élise Bougy; stocks Les Coullemets, Chétillon de Haut. Organic, biodynamic, zero dosage, nationwide distribution.
Crush Wine & Spirits
Location: USA (New York, NY)
Website: www.crushwineco.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Le Mont Chainqueux); biodynamic, zero dosage. NY shipping, via Sager and Wine. Natural wine focus.
Le Sommelier
Location: Canada (Toronto, ON)
Website: www.lesommelier.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Potential retailer; verify Élise Bougy stock (e.g., Chétillon de Haut). Biodynamic, zero dosage. Canadian shipping, import laws apply.
Glugulp
Location: Italy (Online)
Website: www.glugulp.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Chétillon de Haut, Le Mont Chainqueux); biodynamic, zero dosage. EU shipping, free over €150 in Italy, €400 in Europe.
Tannico
Location: Italy (Online)
Website: www.tannico.com
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Note: Potential retailer; verify Élise Bougy stock (e.g., Les Coullemets). Biodynamic, zero dosage. 24-48h EU delivery, Champagne focus.
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Location: United Kingdom (London)
Website: www.bbr.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Chétillon de Haut); biodynamic, zero dosage. UK shipping, Champagne specialist.
Les Caves de Pyrene
Location: United Kingdom (Guildford)
Website: www.lescaves.co.uk
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Le Mont Chainqueux); biodynamic, zero dosage. UK shipping, natural wine pioneer.
Winemakers Club
Location: United Kingdom (London)
Website: www.thewineclub.london
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Potential retailer; verify Élise Bougy stock (e.g., Les Coullemets). Biodynamic, zero dosage. UK shipping, natural wine focus.
Plus de Bulles
Location: France (Online, ships EU-wide)
Website: www.plus-de-bulles.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Le Mont Chainqueux, Chétillon de Haut); biodynamic, zero dosage. EU shipping, 24h delivery.
xtraWine
Location: Italy (Online, ships EU-wide)
Website: www.xtrawine.com
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Stocks Élise Bougy wines (e.g., Chétillon de Haut); biodynamic, zero dosage. EU shipping, Champagne focus.
8greenbottles
Location: Germany (Online, ships EU-wide)
Website: 8greenbottles.de
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Potential retailer; verify Élise Bougy stock (e.g., Les Coullemets). Biodynamic, zero dosage. EU shipping, natural wine focus.
Winestone
Location: Japan (Tokyo)
Website: www.winestone.jp
Contact: Contact via website
Note: Potential importer; verify Élise Bougy stock (e.g., Le Mont Chainqueux). Biodynamic focus, Asia-Pacific distribution.
A key highlight of her latest releases is Les Coullemets, a vineyard in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with pure chalk soils that enhance the minerality and tension typical of this Grand Cru terroir. This cherished plot, once owned by her grandmother, Marie-Louise Moriset, remains a cornerstone of her family’s legacy.
Further expanding her portfolio, Elise introduces Hors-Norme Vibration, a collection dedicated to expressing the essence of her most iconic parcels, Le Mont-Chainqueux and Chétillon de Haut. Crafted from the finest 2018 vintage grapes, these wines age for nearly four years on lees, followed by a minimum of six months in bottle post-disgorgement. Each bottle features a hand-painted label, symbolizing the uniqueness and rarity of the cuvée.
Elise Bougy’s winemaking philosophy embraces minimal intervention—fermentations with ambient yeasts, full malolactic conversion, and aging in wooden tanks, stainless steel, and barrels. Her wines are unfiltered, unfined, and contain little to no added sulfur, preserving their purity and expression of place.
Estate Snapshot
Location: Les Mesneux, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Vineyard Size: 3.0 ha (7.41 acres)
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Viticulture: Certified organic (Ecocert, 2022), biodynamic methods since 2021
Winemaking: No added SO₂, ambient yeast fermentation, aged in a mix of wooden tanks, stainless steel, and barrels, with extended bottle aging