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In the heart of the Côte des Bar, in the picturesque village of Loches-sur-Ource, Domaine Doussot-Bourdot made the bold choice to stop selling its grapes and write its own Champagne story. Guided by Billy Doussot’s bold vision, this family estate produces lively, honest, unadorned champagnes that showcase the richness of the Aube terroir.
Built on a family tradition of viticulture, Domaine Doussot-Bourdot took a decisive turn in 2021 under the leadership of Billy Doussot. Based in Loches-sur-Ource, the young winemaker chose to stop selling grapes and create his own champagnes, ushering in a new era for the estate. His philosophy? To make wines that speak of their place, far from standardized styles. Drawing on the estate’s 8.5 hectares, planted mainly with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Billy crafts single-parcel cuvées that capture the soul of the Côte des Bar, just a stone’s throw from Burgundy.
Located in the Aube, Domaine Doussot-Bourdot benefits from a distinctive limestone terroir, where brown soils and the parcels’ varied exposures give the wines a strong identity. The vines, grown in Loches-sur-Ource and Essoyes, are tended with a thoughtful approach, without herbicides or insecticides. Billy favors light tillage and carefully managed ground cover to preserve biodiversity and allow the grape varieties—7.5 hectares of Pinot Noir and 1 hectare of Chardonnay—to express their full potential. This respectful approach to viticulture yields ripe, healthy grapes, the essential foundation for champagnes with character.
Winemaking at Domaine Doussot-Bourdot is a celebration of purity. Each cuvée comes from a specific parcel and is fermented and aged for 10 months in 228-liter oak barrels, without added yeast, fining or filtration. This minimalist approach preserves the integrity of the fruit and the complexity of the terroir. After careful disgorgement, the bottles rest in the cellar for more than a year, developing a rich, balanced texture. These undosed Brut Nature champagnes reveal a natural roundness and depth that appeal to lovers of authentic wines.
Domaine Doussot-Bourdot offers three single-parcel cuvées, each reflecting a distinct facet of the Côte des Bar terroir. Here is a closer look at each one:
Destins Liés - Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Blend
This cuvée, born of a harmonious blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, is a perfect introduction to the estate’s style. Its luminous color reveals aromas of white fruit, red berries and a creamy touch from barrel aging. On the palate, the balance between Chardonnay’s freshness and Pinot Noir’s structure is striking. Ideal with mushroom risotto or roast poultry, this undosed champagne offers approachable complexity and a saline finish.
Champ Fremyot - 100% Pinot Noir
From the east-facing parcel of the same name, this 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs captivates with its depth. Notes of black cherry, violet and a hint of spice intertwine in a silky texture with fine tannins. This generous champagne, with its appealing vinous character, pairs beautifully with duck breast or aged cheeses. Its richness and vibrancy make it an essential choice for Pinot Noir lovers.
Les Moulins - 100% Chardonnay
This Blanc de Blancs, from the Les Moulins parcel in Landreville, embodies the freshness and minerality of its limestone terroir. Floral, citrus and hazelnut aromas unfold, supported by vibrant energy and an elegant finish. Perfect with seafood or grilled fish, this precise, lively champagne is a true favorite for Chardonnay lovers.
With its single-parcel champagnes made without artifice, Domaine Doussot-Bourdot is emerging as a rising star of the Côte des Bar. Combining thoughtful viticulture, minimalist winemaking and respect for the terroir, Billy Doussot creates vibrant, complex and balanced wines, perfect for those seeking authenticity. To purchase an exceptional wine, discover these distinctive cuvées on our website today and let the unadorned elegance of Domaine Doussot-Bourdot win you over.
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