Collection: Champagne Jean Vesselle, Bouzy

At present there are less than 20 Champagne houses that are still able to produce an Oeil de Perdrix Champagne. Oeil de Perdrix Champagne is known for its fascinating pale salmon pink colour, creamy texture, and vibrant palate.

Champagne Jean Vesselle: A Legacy of Terroir and Tradition in Bouzy

Nestled in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy, within the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Jean Vesselle is a family-owned maison that has cultivated the chalky soils of Champagne for over three centuries. Founded in the early 18th century and now led by Delphine Vesselle and her husband David, the estate epitomises the essence of récoltant-manipulant craftsmanship, overseeing every stage of production from vine to bottle. Renowned for its devotion to Pinot Noir—90% of its 17 hectares of vineyards—the domaine crafts Champagnes that balance the robust power of Bouzy with finesse, earning acclaim as some of the region’s most eloquent Blanc de Noirs expressions.

Terroir and Sustainability
The Vesselle family’s vineyards span the revered Grand Cru villages of Bouzy and Chouilly, alongside parcels in Loches-sur-Ource. Their prized Petit Clos, a quarter-acre walled vineyard adjacent to the winery, yields one of Champagne’s rarest cuvées—a pure Pinot Noir aged for over a decade in bottle. Committed to environmental stewardship, the estate transitioned to organic practices in 2020, eliminated herbicides in 1995, and employs sustainable methods such as sexual confusion for pest control and horse-plowing in select plots. Certified Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE), the domaine also utilises solar energy and rainwater recycling, reflecting a holistic approach to viticulture.

Winemaking Philosophy
Delphine Vesselle reintroduced traditional techniques such as oak barrel fermentation and extended lees aging, defying modern trends to preserve the authenticity of her wines. The portfolio includes 17 cuvées, ranging from the non-dosage Brut Nature L’Expression Nature—a vibrant blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay—to the historic Oeil de Perdrix, a pale salmon-hued rosé crafted via saignée method, reviving a 19th-century Bouzy tradition. The flagship Brut Réserve, aged three years on lees, showcases red apple, wildflower, and mineral notes, epitomising the estate’s balance of power and elegance.

Innovation
Beyond sparkling wines, the domaine produces still wines under the Coteaux Champenois appellation, including the delicate Bouzy Rouge and nutty Bouzy Blanc, alongside the fortified Ratafia de Champagne. 

A Family Legacy
Delphine’s leadership, rooted in generations of expertise, continues to push boundaries while honouring the family’s heritage. Her commitment to organic conversion (targeting 2025 certification) and innovative cuvées like the wood-aged Grand Cru Millésime Prestige underscores a dynamic vision for the future. For connoisseurs seeking Champagnes of depth, typicity, and timeless appeal, Jean Vesselle remains a luminous testament to Bouzy’s enduring legacy.

Champagne Jean Vesselle：Bouzy 的風土傳承與革新

位於香檳區 Montagne de Reims 的 Grand Cru 村莊 Bouzy，Champagne Jean Vesselle 是歷經三個世紀的家族酒莊，自 18 世紀初創立至今，現由 Delphine Vesselle 與丈夫 David 共同執掌。作為典型的 récoltant-manipulant（酒農自釀商），酒莊從種植到裝瓶全程自主掌控，以 17 公頃葡萄園中 90% 的 Pinot Noir 為核心，打造兼具 Bouzy 強勁力道與優雅細膩的香檳，尤以 Blanc de Noirs（黑中白）酒款聞名。

風土與永續實踐
葡萄園分佈於 Bouzy、Chouilly 兩大 Grand Cru 村莊及 Loches-sur-Ource 地塊。其中緊鄰酒窖的圍牆園 Petit Clos（0.1 公頃）以純 Pinot Noir 釀造，瓶陳逾十年，年產僅 500 瓶，堪稱香檳區稀有珍釀。酒莊自 1995 年停用除草劑，2020 年轉向有機種植，並採用性費洛蒙防治害蟲、馬匹犁耕等永續農法。其 HVE（高環保價值）認證與太陽能、雨水回收系統，彰顯對生態的全面承諾。

釀造哲學：傳統復興
Delphine 大膽復興木桶發酵與長時酒渣陳釀等傳統工藝，推出多款風格各異的香檳：

Brut Nature L’Expression Nature：零補糖（dosage），80% Pinot Noir 與 20% Chardonnay 混釀，展現青蘋果與白堊岩礦感

Oeil de Perdrix：以浸皮法復刻 19 世紀 Bouzy 傳統的淡三文魚色桃紅香檳

Brut Réserve：酒渣陳釀 3 年，風味交織紅蘋果、野花與燧石氣息

除氣泡酒外，酒莊生產 Coteaux Champenois 靜態酒，包括細緻的 Bouzy Rouge 紅酒、堅果風味的 Bouzy Blanc 白酒，以及加烈酒 Ratafia de Champagne。

家族未來展望
Delphine 正推動 2025 年全面有機認證，並推出 Grand Cru Millésime Prestige 等木桶陳年創新酒款。其釀酒理念既植根 Bouzy 的千年白堊土，亦擁抱當代永續思潮，為香檳愛好者提供兼具深度與典型性的珍稀之選。