Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne: Champagne at Its Purest

The wines of Cédric Bouchard are among the most sought after, talked about, and quietly hoarded bottles in the world of Champagne. Produced under his label Roses de Jeanne, these are not typical blends built for consistency. These are single vineyard, single varietal, single vintage expressions that push Champagne into an entirely different category.

Offered here are two of his most iconic bottlings:

• 2020 Roses de Jeanne UR Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs
  
• 2022 Roses de Jeanne VV Côte de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs
  

If you are serious about Champagne, these are benchmark bottles.

What Makes Cédric Bouchard Singular

Most Champagne houses focus on blending across vineyards, vintages, and varieties to achieve a consistent house style. Bouchard does the opposite.

Each wine is:

• From a single vineyard
• Made from a single grape variety
• Produced from a single vintage
• Bottled with minimal intervention

No blending across sites. No masking of vintage character. No shortcuts.

The result is Champagne that behaves more like fine Burgundy. Transparent, expressive, and deeply tied to place.

These wines are not about bubbles first. They are about terroir.

The Wines

2020 UR Les Ursules Blanc de Noirs

This is the flagship.

Sourced from a single parcel in the Aube, Les Ursules is 100 percent Pinot Noir and delivers both precision and depth. It is powerful without being heavy, structured yet incredibly refined.

Expect red apple, citrus peel, subtle spice, and a mineral backbone that drives the finish. It is layered, focused, and built to evolve.

This is often the entry point into Bouchard’s world, but it is anything but basic.

2022 VV Côte de Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs

VV stands for Vieilles Vignes, or old vines.

This bottling comes from older Pinot Noir vines in the Val Vilaine parcel and typically offers more concentration and texture. The 2022 carries a bit more intensity, with deeper fruit, broader structure, and a longer, more powerful finish.

Still precise, still clean, but with an added level of depth that collectors chase.

Scarcity and Demand

Production across all Roses de Jeanne wines is extremely limited.

We are talking about tiny parcels, meticulous farming, and very small yields. There is no scaling this model.

As a result:

• Allocations are tight
• Bottles disappear quickly
• Secondary market demand continues to climb

Most of these wines are spoken for before they are ever released. Finding them in pristine condition, available for purchase, is increasingly rare.

Why These Champagnes Matter

There are great Champagnes, and then there are wines that redefine what Champagne can be.

Bouchard’s wines fall firmly into the second category.

They show that Champagne can be:

• Site specific
• Vintage expressive
• As compelling as the top still wines in the world

For collectors, these are not just celebratory bottles. They are cellar worthy wines with serious upside and a strong track record of appreciation as availability tightens.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is Cédric Bouchard?

Cédric Bouchard is a grower producer in Champagne known for his Roses de Jeanne label, focused on single vineyard, single varietal, single vintage wines.

What makes Roses de Jeanne different from other Champagne?

Unlike most Champagne producers, Bouchard does not blend across vineyards or vintages. Each wine reflects one site and one year, offering a more transparent expression of terroir.

What does Blanc de Noirs mean?

Blanc de Noirs means white wine made from red grapes, typically Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier. In this case, both wines are 100 percent Pinot Noir.

Are these wines rare?

Yes. Production is extremely limited and allocations are tight. These wines are often difficult to find on the open market.

Can these Champagnes age?

Absolutely. While they are enjoyable now, they have the structure and depth to evolve over many years.

What is the difference between Les Ursules and Val Vilaine?

Les Ursules is typically more focused and structured, while Val Vilaine, especially from old vines, can show more depth and richness.

Are these investment worthy wines?

They can be. Due to limited production and strong global demand, Bouchard’s wines have shown consistent appreciation over time.