Roger Coulon

Blanc de Noirs 2013 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Eric Coulon's Blanc de Noirs 2013 is a Blanc de Noirs made from equal parts Pinot Noir and Meunier grapes from a "Franc de pied" plantation.

Only exceptionally ripe grapes are used in the composition of this vintage champagne, and they come from two parcels, "Les Limons" in Vrigny and "Les Linguets" in Gueux. These two vineyards on the Montagne de Reims lie at an altitude of between 100 and 120 m, on flat, sandy soils on a north-south-east axis.

2013 was a particularly late cycle, but the radiant summer provided maximum sunshine and low rainfall, ideal parameters for ripening Pinot Noirs and Meuniers.

The bunches are pressed for a very long time, followed by a short settling period to preserve the matter and phenolic compounds. Alcoholic fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, in low-temperature vats.

The wine is aged on its lees in vats for 10 months, and clarified naturally without fining or filtration.

Bottles are aged for a minimum of 7 years, with a low dosage of 3g/L.