Elise Bougy

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Élise Bougy – A New Vision of Champagne

Tucked away in the village of Les Mesneux, on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims, Élise Bougy is quietly reshaping the narrative of Champagne. An oenologist by training, Élise studied in Dijon before returning to her native region in 2016 to take over her family's small estate. Her mission: to restore balance between land, vine, and wine—guided by a profound respect for biodiversity and terroir.

Her 3-hectare vineyard holdings stretch from Les Mesneux to the iconic Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Over the past several years, Élise has transitioned the estate to organic viticulture, achieving Ecocert certification in 2023, and has embraced biodynamic principles since 2021.

A highlight of her work is Les Coullemets, a revered plot in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger with pure chalk soils that amplify the mineral tension so emblematic of this Grand Cru terroir. This cherished parcel once belonged to her grandmother, Marie-Louise Moriset, and remains at the heart of her family’s legacy.

Élise continues to push boundaries with Hors-Norme Vibration, a micro-series of cuvées from her most distinctive vineyards: Le Mont-Chainqueux and Chétillon de Haut. Made from the exceptional 2018 vintage, these wines spend nearly four years aging on the lees, followed by a minimum of six months in bottle post-disgorgement. Each bottle is adorned with a hand-painted label, underscoring the individuality and artistic spirit behind each cuvée.

In the cellar, Élise takes a minimalist approach: ambient yeast fermentations, full malolactic conversion, and aging across a range of vessels—wooden tanks, stainless steel, and barrels. Her wines are unfined, unfiltered, and made with little to no added sulfur, preserving their vibrancy and deep sense of place.

Estate Snapshot

  • Location: Les Mesneux, Montagne de Reims, Champagne

  • Vineyard Size: 3.0 hectares (7.4 acres)

  • Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

  • Farming: Certified Organic (Ecocert, 2023); Biodynamic methods since 2021

  • Winemaking: Native yeast fermentations, full malolactic, no added SO₂, aged in a mix of wood, stainless steel, and barrel with extended lees and bottle aging

 

Where to Find Élise Bougy Champagne

**Note on Availability (as of July 14, 2025):** Élise Bougy's Champagnes are highly sought after and produced in limited quantities. Stock levels can vary significantly. Always check directly with retailers for the most current availability.

Online Retailers (Global & EU Focus)

Wine-Searcher.com **Your primary resource for global availability.** Search for "Élise Bougy" to find various merchants listing her wines and compare prices.
iDealwine (Online Auction/Retail, Ships Internationally) A prominent French online wine auction and direct sales platform. They often feature Élise Bougy's Champagnes and Coteaux Champenois.
GLUGULP! (Online, Ships EU) An Italian online natural wine retailer that has carried Élise Bougy Champagne (e.g., "Chetillon de Haut"). Check for current stock.
XtraWine (Online, Ships EU) Lists various Élise Bougy Champagnes (e.g., "Chetillon de Haut Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature," "Le Mont Chainqueux Blan de Noirs Brut Nature"). Also has an English-Switzerland specific version (en-ch).
Soixante Quinze Cl (Online, Ships France/EU) A French online retailer with a focus on artisanal Champagne. Currently lists multiple Élise Bougy cuvées like "Le Mont-Chainqueux," "Vibration ML/MX," "Les Coullemets," and "Chétillon de Haut."

Retailers & Distributors in Switzerland (Orsières, Valais - Focus)

Given your location in Switzerland, here are the most promising avenues:

Vinpark (Switzerland & Online) **Highly Recommended.** Vinpark explicitly lists Élise Bougy as a producer they carry. Contact them directly to inquire about specific cuvées and current stock, as their online stock might not always be real-time.
XtraWine (Online, Ships to Switzerland) As mentioned above, their Swiss-specific site shows Élise Bougy listings, including "Chetillon de Haut Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature" and "Le Mont Chainqueux Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature." Check for current availability.
LES BULLES (Switzerland - Bern & Online) A Swiss specialist in Champagne. While their online listings for Élise Bougy often say "On Request" or "Currently Sold Out," they are a key player and worth contacting to ask about upcoming allocations.
**Specialized Wine Shops & Natural Wine Bars:** Inquire with high-end, independent wine shops and natural wine bars in major Swiss cities (Geneva, Zurich, Basel, Lausanne). They are the most likely to have connections with importers of artisanal Champagne producers like Élise Bougy.
**Vivino.ch:** While not a direct seller, Vivino often aggregates listings from Swiss retailers. Searching "Élise Bougy" on Vivino.ch may point you to local availability.