Name
Champagne Brut 1er Cru
Order #
917632
Producer
Roger Coulon
Vintage
NV
Price
$43.57
About
Utah Small Winery Credit
Grower Champagne
Champagne Roger Coulon was founded in 1806. Eric and Isabelle Coulon represent the eighth generation of winemakers for this domaine, situated in the town of Vrigny, 10 km southwest of Reims on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims. The 10 hectare estate spreads over 5 villages in the Montagne de Reims and is composed of 70 separate parcels, all classified as Premier Cru. The mid-slope vineyards are oriented southeast and benefit from a soil composition rich in chalk and clay. The domaine is planted to 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, and the vines have an average age of 38 years - very high for the region. The Coulons use cuttings, rather than cloning, to regenerate their vines, thus preserving their original character. 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, taken from parcels in Vrigny and Coulommes la Montagne. It receives a dosage of 10 grams/liter and is aged for three years before release.
Grower Champagne
Champagne Roger Coulon was founded in 1806. Eric and Isabelle Coulon represent the eighth generation of winemakers for this domaine, situated in the town of Vrigny, 10 km southwest of Reims on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims. The 10 hectare estate spreads over 5 villages in the Montagne de Reims and is composed of 70 separate parcels, all classified as Premier Cru. The mid-slope vineyards are oriented southeast and benefit from a soil composition rich in chalk and clay. The domaine is planted to 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, and the vines have an average age of 38 years - very high for the region. The Coulons use cuttings, rather than cloning, to regenerate their vines, thus preserving their original character. 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, taken from parcels in Vrigny and Coulommes la Montagne. It receives a dosage of 10 grams/liter and is aged for three years before release.
Review
- Wall Street Journal, December 11, 2009; "The rare Delicious! wine—that is, a wine that is not only tasty but truly exciting—was Roger Coulon. It cost $49.99 and we declared it "flawless." This is the kind of wine you could give to or serve to a wine lover and have a friend for life. The importer, Neal Rosenthal of New York City, says the winery makes about 2,500 cases a year of that Champagne and 250 cases were imported and available nationwide. Interestingly, the wine is 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. In most Champagne, Pinot Meunier is a junior partner. It's just one more example of the individuality of these wines. Try one. It's fun to drink art."
Grape Radio Podcast: www.graperadio.com/archives/2008/12/23/champagne-roger-coulon/
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