What is this wine?
Brice Champagne Bouzy Grand Cru Extra Brut 2012 (1.5L) is a vintage Champagne from the village of Bouzy on the Montagne de Reims — one of Champagne’s great terroirs for Pinot Noir. The Brice family has grown grapes in Bouzy for generations, and the estate now focuses on producing its own elegant, terroir-driven Champagnes from sustainably farmed Grand Cru vineyards. This 2012 Extra Brut is a blend dominated by Pinot Noir, with a smaller portion of Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel and aged over seven years on its lees before disgorgement, finished with a low dosage to preserve purity and tension.
Why get this wine?
2012 is one of the best Champagne vintages of the past two decades, yielding wines of power and precision — ideal for long aging. Brice’s Bouzy Grand Cru combines that vintage intensity with the village’s hallmark richness, offering remarkable depth and balance at a fraction of the price of prestige cuvées. In magnum, the wine evolves even more gracefully, making it a perfect choice for collectors or celebrations.
What does this wine taste like?
Full and refined, with aromas of baked apple, pear, brioche, and hazelnut. The palate shows ripe fruit framed by chalky minerality and a long, dry, elegant finish.
When should you drink this wine?
Drink now through 2035. Serve cool (not cold). Excellent with seafood, roast poultry, or creamy mushroom dishes. The magnum format enhances freshness and aging potential.
