Domaine Goutorbe-Bouillot - Reflets de Rivière
Reflets de Rivière – Domaine Goutorbe‑Bouillot (Champagne NV)
Region: Champagne, Vallée de la Marne (Damery)
Blend: 60 % Pinot Meunier · 20 % Chardonnay · 20 % Pinot Noir
Vintage: Non‑Vintage (NV), derived from a solera-style reserve dating back to 1980–2011/13
Vinification:
• No malolactic fermentation—preserves bright acidity
• Aged 30–36 months on fine lees
• Dosage ~8 g/L
• Sustainable (HVE-certified), vegan-friendly
🥂 Tasting Notes
Pale golden with a lively, delicate mousse. Elegant aromas of white peach, pear, citrus zest, and acacia blossom lead into a palate marked by creamy texture yet bright, chalky acidity. Subtle hints of toast, hazelnut, brioche, and saline minerality add depth. Clean, refreshing finish—balanced and refinedScored 91–93 pts by major critics (Wine Spectator 92, James Suckling 91–93, Parker 90)
🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif or with raw seafood, sushi, carpaccio, fried fish, poultry crostini, or mild goat cheese.
🌟 Why We Recommend It
Run by Bastien Papleux, this grower champagne honors regional identity with a long-aged NV blend rooted in Meunier’s richness and Chardonnay’s finesse. The perpetual solera delivers consistency and complexity, and its sustainable credentials make it a modern classic with soulful depth
Quick Shop Summary
Blend: 60% Pinot Meunier / 20% Chardonnay / 20% Pinot Noir
Ageing: 30–36 months on lees, no malolactic
Dosage: ~8 g/L
Style: Elegant, mineral-driven, subtly creamy NV Champagne
Perfect with: Seafood, light cheeses, festive moments
Long, vibrant, and terroir-true—Reflets de Rivière is a refined and memorable Champagne.
Domaine Goutorbe-Bouillot - Reflets de Rivière
Reflets de Rivière – Domaine Goutorbe‑Bouillot (Champagne NV)
Region: Champagne, Vallée de la Marne (Damery)
Blend: 60 % Pinot Meunier · 20 % Chardonnay · 20 % Pinot Noir
Vintage: Non‑Vintage (NV), derived from a solera-style reserve dating back to 1980–2011/13
Vinification:
• No malolactic fermentation—preserves bright acidity
• Aged 30–36 months on fine lees
• Dosage ~8 g/L
• Sustainable (HVE-certified), vegan-friendly
🥂 Tasting Notes
Pale golden with a lively, delicate mousse. Elegant aromas of white peach, pear, citrus zest, and acacia blossom lead into a palate marked by creamy texture yet bright, chalky acidity. Subtle hints of toast, hazelnut, brioche, and saline minerality add depth. Clean, refreshing finish—balanced and refinedScored 91–93 pts by major critics (Wine Spectator 92, James Suckling 91–93, Parker 90)
🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif or with raw seafood, sushi, carpaccio, fried fish, poultry crostini, or mild goat cheese.
🌟 Why We Recommend It
Run by Bastien Papleux, this grower champagne honors regional identity with a long-aged NV blend rooted in Meunier’s richness and Chardonnay’s finesse. The perpetual solera delivers consistency and complexity, and its sustainable credentials make it a modern classic with soulful depth
Quick Shop Summary
Blend: 60% Pinot Meunier / 20% Chardonnay / 20% Pinot Noir
Ageing: 30–36 months on lees, no malolactic
Dosage: ~8 g/L
Style: Elegant, mineral-driven, subtly creamy NV Champagne
Perfect with: Seafood, light cheeses, festive moments
Long, vibrant, and terroir-true—Reflets de Rivière is a refined and memorable Champagne.