Champagne Clandestin / Champagne Solemme / Champagne Ruppert-Leroy - Villers-aux-Nœuds - Essoyes - Buxières-sur-Arce and Landreville
Champagne Clandestin: The Secret Revolution in the Côte des Bar Founded in the mid-2010s by Benoît Doussot, a Burgundian winemaker, in collaboration with Bertrand Gautherot of Vouette & Sorbée, Clandestin is a Champagne project born out of curiosity and conviction. Doussot came from Burgundy, not Champagne — and that’s exactly what makes his approach so refreshing. The name Clandestin (“hidden” or “secret”) reflects both the spirit of independence and the origin of the grapes themselves. These are not the famous, postcard-perfect slopes of Champagne, but rather lesser-known parcels tucked away in the southern reaches of the region, the Côte des Bar — particularly around Buxières-sur-Arce and Landreville . Champagne Clandestin stands as a quiet rebellion — one that values terroir, transparency, and authenticity above the polished glamour of the grandes maisons. The Philosophy: Natural by Nature Clandestin’s vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, reflecting a...