Extra Brut 1er Cru l'Hommée

Roger Coulon
Crafted by a family of growers in Vrigny, in the Montagne de Reims, this Premier Cru is built around Pinot Meunier, the variety that thrives on the sandy, chalky soils here. Old vines, worked with real care and respect for the land, give fruit with plenty of depth. Ageing on fine lees in the cellars brings a creamy texture, while the extra brut dosage keeps everything fresh and precise. Expect ripe orchard fruit, toasted brioche, a touch of citrus zest and a long, chalky finish. Pour it as an aperitif, or with roast poultry and soft cheeses — you'll find it hard to stop at one glass.
53.55 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

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Extra Brut 1er Cru l'Hommée – Roger Coulon

Wine name: Extra Brut 1er Cru l'Hommée

Vintage: Non-vintage (multi-vintage blend built around a single base year, completed with reserve wines from the family's perpetual solera)

Producer: Champagne Roger Coulon, Vrigny (Montagne de Reims), family estate run by Eric and Isabelle Coulon

Grape varieties: Pinot Meunier 60%, Pinot Noir 25%, Chardonnay 15% (proportions vary slightly with each blend)

Region: Champagne, France

Appellation: Champagne AOC – Premier Cru

Type of vinification: Whole-bunch pressing, slow settling, fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in old oak casks, full malolactic fermentation generally avoided to preserve freshness, blending with reserve wines, second fermentation in bottle, extended ageing on lees in chalk cellars for around 36 months, minimal dosage (Extra Brut, under 6 g/l), hand riddling

Maceration: None – direct pressing of whole clusters, no skin contact

Colour: Pale gold with amber glints, fine and persistent bead forming a lasting mousse

Bouquet: Ripe orchard fruit, white peach and mirabelle plum, followed by toasted brioche, hazelnut, honey and a light smoky, chalky note

Palate: Dry and precise attack, creamy texture, flavours of pear, citrus zest and almond, vinous depth from the Meunier, saline chalky finish of real length

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Sand, clay and limestone over deep chalk subsoil on the western slopes of the Montagne de Reims; old vines, some over 50 years of age

Farming: Sustainable viticulture, no herbicides, ploughed soils, organic composts, manual harvest, biodiversity-focused estate practices

Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years from purchase, drinking well on release

Food pairing: Oysters and shellfish, grilled langoustines, sushi, roast poultry, veal with cream sauce, Comté and aged Gruyère

Serving temperature: 8–10°C