Maison Bauget-Jouette, a winemaker in tune with Champagne

Today, Nicolas Bauget leads the Maison Bauget-Jouette from the iconic city of Épernay, where pressing, winemaking, and bottling take place.

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What is the history behind Maison Bauget-Jouette?

The History of Maison Bauget-Jouette

The story of Maison Bauget-Jouette spans five generations. Nicolas Bauget now heads this Champagne house from Épernay, the heart of the Champagne region. While the cellar is located in this Champagne capital, the vineyards are spread across various terroirs in the Champagne region. These diverse locations enable the house to maximize the potential of the region's three main grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay. As a result, Maison Bauget-Jouette produces well-balanced and aromatic champagnes.

Where do the grapes come from and what does the house produce?

A Vineyard Across Multiple Terroirs for Diverse Wines

The house manages nearly thirteen hectares of vineyards. The Chardonnays mainly come from the Côte des Blancs (Premier Cru) and the town of Mandy. The Pinots (Meunier and Noir) primarily originate from the Marne Valley (Damery and Hautvillers). Additionally, the house has vineyards in the Coteaux south of Épernay and in the Sézannais region. This diverse planting allows for iconic blends and the creation of signature cuvées. The house offers a classic Brut de Réserve and a gastronomic Extra Brut. The flagship of the house, often awarded stars in the Hachette guide, is the Blanc de Blancs (100% Chardonnay) with its floral aromatic profile.

The latest addition to their range is the Brut cuvée, now also available as a Champagne rosé, which recently received a 90/100 rating from "Wine Enthusiast." Definitely worth a try!

Who is Nicolas Bauget and how does he approach his work?

Nicolas Bauget: A Hands-On and Attentive Winemaker

Nicolas Bauget’s motto is: “It is at night that it is beautiful to believe in the light” (Edmond Rostand). His memories as a winemaker are shaped by the human experiences of his early harvests. When asked for the first image that comes to mind when he thinks of his estate, it is that of a dedicated team. A team that works daily and maintains a constant connection with the environment and the vines.

Connected to his vineyard and his team, Nicolas approaches the production of his sparkling wines with sensitivity. Passionate about balanced, fine, elegant, honest, and straightforward wines, he seeks complexity within simplicity. Each day, he aims to build his new vintage, focusing on its substance, bouquet, flavors, and the complete pleasure it should provide.

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Frequently asked questions about Maison Bauget-Jouette

Who runs the Bauget-Jouette Champagne house?

Nicolas Bauget is the fifth generation at the helm of this family house. He oversees everything from Épernay, where the grapes are pressed, vinified and bottled.

Which grape varieties go into Bauget-Jouette Champagnes?

All three Champagne varieties are used: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Chardonnay comes mainly from the Côte des Blancs, while the Pinots grow in the Marne area around Damery and Hautvillers.

What is the estate's flagship cuvée?

The Blanc de Blancs, made from 100% Chardonnay, is the signature bottling. Its floral character has earned it regular recognition in the Guide Hachette.

Does the house make a rosé Champagne?

Yes. The Brut cuvée now comes in a rosé version, awarded 90/100 by Wine Enthusiast. It sits alongside the Brut de Réserve and a gastronomic Extra Brut.

Why are Bauget-Jouette's vines spread across several terroirs?

The estate farms around thirteen hectares scattered between the Côte des Blancs, the Marne Valley, the slopes south of Épernay and the Sézannais. This patchwork feeds varied blends and gives the cuvées their balance.