The "Dream Vintage" collection by Andre Clouet is a gourmand retrospective dedicated to the great vintages of the Champagne region. Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay, harvested from the best vineyards in Bouzy, village 100% Grand Cru. Labels are inspired to the great Cadillacs colours in the 50s. Limited Edition Champagne. 

Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars (updated)

For Andre Clouet Dream Vintages, I have matched many vintages like soccer match, so far both 2008 and 2014 are my favorite vintages, one has to win the trophy. The yellow label of 2014 gave me an impression of lemon fruits, and certainly my instinct was spot on. Upon a whiff, the sharp lemony character gushed through my nose, of course the spiky bubbles also enhanced the scent. Surprisingly, the content wasn’t like what the bouquet has expressed, it’s much more balanced and pleasant taste, very gentlemen character, power with finesse. The 2008 was a very different style altogether. The bouquet revealed very metallic, stainless steel character, which was very symbolic of the 2008 vintage. Upon a sip, I was taken aback, as the extreme elevated acidity skewed my palatte towards having a really sour lemon taste. I wasn’t sure if this was an off-bottle as my past tasting with 2008 wasn’t like tonight’s bottle. I definitely award the trophy to 2014 based upon tonight’s showdown.

Wine With Bok - 9.25/10 Stars

The 2008 was youthful, in fact more subdued and shyer, with a touch of inferiority. In addition, 2008 was more metallic and with more acidity. 2008 wasn’t a love at first strike, but it has a long-term aging potential, and will turn out to be a stunning vintage down the road. (5/2020)

James Suckling - 96 points
Such a classic Blanc de Blancs champagne with the special elegance, brilliance and minerality of the 2008 vintage. Very well structured, but without the austere acidity structure that some 2008s have. Long and very clean finish that sends you back to the glass. 100% chardonnay. Drink or hold.

Tyson Stelzer - 95 points

Sourced from a grower as a swap for pinot noir, the union of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Bouzy chardonnay is perhaps an unlikely marriage, but it works to delightful effect. The tension, minerality and presence of Le Mesnil is bolstered by the body and richness of Bouzy, softening the mineral tension of the village and the scintillating acid cut that defines 2008. Layered with spice, grapefruit and white peach of effortless poise, it propels upward with epic length and seamless line.