Roger Coulon : Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2014

Tasting characteristics and recommendations for Roger Coulon’s Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2014

Tasting

Appearance

The wine shows a brilliant golden hue, reflecting the richness and depth of this champagne.

Nose

The nose reveals a complex, intense aromatic palette, with notes of ripe fruit, citrus and undergrowth. Nuances of dried fruits, caramelized hazelnuts, candied lemons and quince gradually unfold. Floral touches, spices and dried fruits round out this sophisticated bouquet.

Palate

The attack is subtle, followed by an elegant structure and a lingering freshness that reveals remarkable depth. Particularly well built, this champagne expresses beautiful minerality accompanied by notes of flowers, dried fruits and spices. The finish offers exceptional length.

Food and wine pairings

This Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2014 is an ideal match for refined fish dishes, seafood, crab and lobster. Its mineral structure and freshness also make it an excellent choice to enhance delicate shellfish.

Serving and cellaring

This champagne is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

A Premier Cru champagne from the Montagne de Reims with a mineral, intense character

The estate

Founded in 1806, the Champagne House Roger Coulon is a family estate based in Vrigny, in the Montagne de Reims. Now run by Éric and Isabelle Coulon, representing the eighth generation, the estate spans eleven hectares across more than one hundred plots. Their children, Louise and Edgar, who joined in 2016 and 2019 respectively, embody the ninth generation. Certified organic since 2022, the estate also develops innovative agroforestry practices. A member of the elite Trait d'Union collective, Roger Coulon stands out for its natural approach and its authentic expression of terroir.

The vineyard

This Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2014 comes exclusively from two Champagne plots: “Les Linguets” in Gueux, planted with pinot meunier in 1959 on own roots (ungrafted vines), and “Limons” in Vrigny, planted with pinot noir. These two terroirs benefit from a north/southeast exposure and lie between 100 and 120 meters in altitude. They rest on Thanetian sand soils, delivering a refined, mineral expression. The own-rooted vines of Les Linguets, grown on fine sands, give this cuvée a rare and delicate expression.

The vintage

The 2014 vintage in Champagne began with a mild winter and a gentle spring, encouraging good budbreak and successful flowering. Summer proved cool and wet, requiring constant vigilance in vineyard management. Despite these challenging conditions, the harvest that began on September 10 revealed perfectly ripe grapes with remarkable concentration, giving rise to a harmonious, structured vintage of exceptional intensity.

Vinification and aging

The grapes for the Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Extra Brut 2014 were gently pressed using a pneumatic press. Alcoholic fermentation took place spontaneously at low temperature with indigenous yeasts, without chaptalization. Malolactic fermentation was blocked in order to preserve the wine’s natural freshness. Aging on lees continued for 10 months, first on full lees and then on fine lees after a light racking. The wine then aged in bottle for at least 8 years before being disgorged in March 2023, with a dosage of 3 g/l.

Grape varieties

Pinot meunier and pinot noir.