75cl
Champagne Roger Coulon 'Les Hauts Partas' Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru 2017
Vendor code : 1352
The house of Roger Coulon, firmly established in Vrigny, a 1er Cru terroir in Montagne de Reims, for over two centuries, combines tradition and innovation. Under the leadership of Isabelle and Eric Coulon, along with the support of their children, the house consistently adheres to ecological principles, implementing agroforestry across its 11 hectares of vineyards. Each grape variety and plot is vinified separately, using either stainless steel vats or oak barrels, depending on the characteristics of each vintage. Roger Coulon is renowned for producing authentic, terroir-driven wines.
Color
White
Fortress
12%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Grape
Chardonnay
Producer
Champagne Roger Coulon
Vintage
2017
Roger Coulon produces terroir-driven Blanc de Blancs, emphasizing the finesse and purity of Chardonnay from Chouilly, a prestigious terroir in the Côte des Blancs. The grapes, harvested exclusively from a single plot, Les Hauts Partas, located at an altitude of 150 meters on chalky slopes, come from 45-year-old vines. The 2017 vintage was characterized by a warm start to the season, followed by a cool and wet summer, which necessitated an early and careful harvest. The winemaking process is meticulous: long pressing followed by brief settling preserves the richness of phenolic compounds. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in small barrels at low temperatures, followed by 10 months of ageing in wood. Clarification happens naturally, without filtration, before 7 years of bottle ageing. Champagne Roger Coulon 'Les Hauts Partas' retains its authenticity and pure character, showcasing the terroir and exceptional know-how of the house of Roger Coulon.
Eric and Isabelle Coulon are the eighth generation of the Coulon family to produce exceptional Champagne from Vrigny and the surrounding villages in the north-west corner of the Montagne de Reims. The vineyards currently span 11 hectares, with 40% planted to Pinot Meunier, 30% to Pinot Noir, and 30% to Chardonnay. The average age of the vines is 38 years—a rarity in the Champagne appellation, where old vines and their limited production are often seen as a curse rather than a blessing. No herbicides are used, and harvesting is done entirely by hand. Roger Coulon's annual production is approximately 90,000 bottles.
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