Cédric Bouchard’s singular focus on terroir has earned him a revered place among Champagne’s grower-producers. His philosophy is radical: low yields, no blending, and vineyard-specific bottlings that reveal the quiet intensity of the Aube. Each cuvée is an exercise in precision and restraint, with minimal intervention. He has always pursued purity above all else. His single-vineyard approach has become a benchmark for those seeking Champagne with an unfiltered voice.

Les Ursules from Cédric Bouchard is like a poem in a glass—a single-vineyard expression from one of Champagne’s most innovative producers. Bouchard’s approach, focusing on terroir rather than blending, results in wines of remarkable individuality. Les Ursules, produced in limited quantities, is a Champagne of finesse and intensity, offering a pure expression of the Aube’s Kimmeridgian soils. Les Ursules is one of his most sought-after bottlings, from a tiny .9-hectare plot in the Aube. Here, 100% pinot is translated into a contemplative bottle, calling for slow meals and reverent pours. Just 250–300 cases made each year.