75cl
Champagne Roger Coulon Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2013
Vendor code : 1351
Despite their high quality, Roger Coulon's Champagnes remain undeservedly overlooked by the general public. Hedonists, however, will discover many intriguing wines in the producer's lineup. These Champagnes offer a purity that is difficult to capture in words—a unique expression of vintage, varietal, and terroir that is both unusual and captivating. With intense flavors and a distinctive character, these Champagnes showcase the significant contribution that Pinot Meunier brings to the blend.
Color
White
Fortress
12%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Champagne Roger Coulon
Grape
Pinot Noir; Pinot Meunier
Vintage
2013
Released in October 2021 with a dosage of three grams per liter, Roger Coulon Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut 2013 is a blend of ungrafted Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir from old vines grown on sandy soils (which helped protect the Pinot Meunier from phylloxera). The aroma reveals notes of mirabelle plum, clear honey, freshly baked bread, and buttery pastry. This Champagne is full-bodied and multi-layered, with high intensity but no heaviness, bright acidity, and a rich, salty finish. It is recommended to enjoy between 2021 and 2041.
Eric and Isabelle Coulon, along with their children Louise and Edgar, farm 11 hectares divided into 120 parcels in the northern Montagne de Reims, primarily in Vrigny and its surroundings, where Meunier grown in sandy soils dominates—some of it ungrafted and all derived from massale selections. Their viticulture, certified organic since 2019, is progressive, using cover crops to control humidity and reduce disease pressure (as Meunier is prone to rot). They also follow agroforestry initiatives. Much like his brother-in-law Francis Egly, Eric Coulon believes in late harvesting to achieve full physiological maturity. In the cellar, some cuvées are aged in oak barrels (with 10% to 15% new wood), and the target pressure is around 4.5 to 5 kilograms, lower than the more typical six. The result is vinous, intensely flavored Champagnes with considerable character, their texture and grain particularly influenced by the emphasis on Meunier grown in sandy soils.
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