75cl
Champagne Roger Coulon Heri-Hodie Premier Cru Extra Brut
Vendor code : 1348
Coulon is one of six winegrowers who belong to the elite Trait d'Union association, which is dedicated to expressing terroir and working as naturally as possible. The other members of the association—Egly-Ouriet, Larmandier-Bernier, Sélosse, Prévost, and Jacquesson—are truly exceptional company. The wines crafted by Eric and Edgar Coulon strike a perfect balance between precision and richness, combining penetrating minerality with the boldness and power imparted by these red grape-dominated terroirs.
Color
White
Fortress
12%
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Champagne Roger Coulon
Grape
Pinot Meunier
The specialty of Heri-Hodie Premier Cru Extra Brut lies in its blend, created from 90% reserve Pinot Meunier, which has been stored in the house's cellars since 1995 using the Solera method. This Champagne authentically captures the essence of the Premier Cru vineyards in the village of Vrigny, located in the Montagne-de-Reims commune. Aged for 36 months on lees and undergoing malolactic fermentation in oak, the aroma reveals notes of roasted almonds, crème brûlée, caramel, peach, apricot, and pear. On the palate, pronounced fruit flavors are complemented by a soft, creamy note. Fine minerality and balanced acidity beautifully support its richness.
Maison Roger Coulon is located in the village of Vrigny, within the Premier Cru zone, north of Montagne de Reims. The vineyards span 10 hectares and are farmed organically using agroforestry methods. The Coulon family highly values the vineyard ecosystem and the self-sufficiency of the soil, which makes this natural harmony possible. All the major grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, thrive here. Spontaneous fermentations, low sulfur content, and the absence of purification and filtration allow the wines of Roger Coulon to express the terroir of the slopes around Reims clearly. The house places particular focus on the Pinot Meunier varietal, a red grape variety known for its important role in Champagne production. In Champagne, Pinot Meunier is often grown in areas that are too cold for the other authorized varieties, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It ripens earlier than Pinot Noir and tolerates colder conditions better, making it ideal for softening young, non-vintage Champagnes. Wines made from Pinot Meunier often have a fruity flavor, sometimes with light smoky notes. In 2011, Roger Coulon opened a new guesthouse, ‘Clos des Terres Soudées.’ Named after a plot marked in the Napoleonic cadastre, the guesthouse offers tours of the estate and tastings of regional products.
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