Champagne Brut Grand Cru Nature "Les Hauts Partas" 2017 | Wine from La Maison Roger Coulon

Champagne Brut Grand Cru Nature "Les Hauts Partas" 2017 | Wine from La Maison Roger Coulon

For over two centuries, the Maison Roger Coulon has been rooted in Vrigny, a terroir classified as Premier Cru on the Montagne de Reims. This family estate is managed by Isabelle and Éric Coulon, who are now supported by their children, Louise and Edgar. The Coulon family stands out for its commitment to the environment by adopting agroforestry practices on its 11 hectares of vineyards. Each cuvée of the house is crafted with precision, with each grape variety and each plot being vinified separately in stainless steel tanks or oak barrels, according to the characteristics of each harvest. The Maison Roger Coulon embodies the meeting of tradition and innovation, producing authentic and elegant champagnes.

The Champagne Brut Grand Cru Nature "Les Hauts Partas" 2017 is an exceptional terroir wine, a pure Blanc de Blancs exclusively from the "Les Hauts Partas" plot located in Chouilly, one of the most prestigious villages of the Côte des Blancs. This unique plot, perched at 150 meters altitude, benefits from a soil rich in Campanian chalk, which gives the wine remarkable minerality and incomparable finesse. The grapes, from old Chardonnay vines aged 45 years, are harvested manually to ensure optimal quality.

The year 2017 was marked by contrasting weather, with a warm spring followed by a cool and wet summer, necessitating early and precise harvesting. The winemaking is meticulous: a long pressing followed by a quick settling to preserve the purity of phenolic compounds. The alcoholic fermentation is naturally triggered by indigenous yeasts and occurs at low temperature in small oak barrels. The wine is then aged in wood for 10 months, without fining or filtration, before an additional 7 years of aging in the bottle. This Champagne Brut Nature, non-dosed, offers a pure and sincere expression of the terroir and the know-how of the Maison.

The Champagne Les Hauts Partas 2017 is distinguished by its golden robe with silver reflections. On the nose, it reveals subtle aromas of white flowers, citrus, and white-fleshed fruits, with mineral touches characteristic of chalk. On the palate, the attack is precise and lively, with a beautiful tension. The bubbles are fine and elegant, bringing freshness to a full and structured body. The finish is long and salivating, marked by intense minerality.

This Champagne Blanc de Blancs pairs perfectly with delicate dishes such as oysters, raw or marinated fish like ceviche, as well as soft-ripened cheeses. Its freshness and purity also make it an excellent partner for a refined aperitif or seafood.

• Type of wine: Champagne
• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Alcohol content: 12%
• Format: 0.75L
• Vintage: 2017
• Country of production: France
• Region of production: Champagne
• Estate: Maison Roger Coulon
• Grape variety: Chardonnay