At Champagne Clandestin, one discovers champagnes with a very pronounced mineral imprint. The cuvées are distinguished by their incisive freshness and beautiful verticality. They feature a silky texture, ample fruity aromas, and remarkable balance. Barrel aging is mastered, fermentations are natural, and the absence of dosage accentuates the purity of the wines. These champagnes from the Côte des Bar offer definite aging potential.
The Champagne Clandestin house was born from Benoît Doussot's desire to express a specific terroir in the Côte des Bar. This wine project is rooted in Landreville, a region of Champagne renowned for its Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils.
The story of Clandestin is one of a return to basics and environmentally respectful viticulture. Benoît Doussot favors an organic approach, with grapes sourced from certified vineyards or those in conversion. The vinification process is low-intervention, favoring indigenous yeasts and spontaneous fermentations. Aging in oak barrels or small-volume containers contributes to the complexity of the wines, which benefit from aging on laths. This approach reveals the typicity of the Côte des Bar terroir while bestowing a unique identity upon the champagnes.