Champagne Roger Coulon Millésime Blanc de Noirs 2012
Tasting notes
This equal part Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier blend exhibits extraordinary depth and inimitable character—and leaves a deeply embedded crushed-mineral footprint. And while it is incredibly vinous and powerfully structured, there is always a pulsing elegance to the wine: Rainier cherry, acacia, plums, redcurrant, dried black raspberry, and honeysuckle glide out of the glass, followed by crushed stones, oyster shell, hazelnut, and subtle notes of exotic spice. It’s hard not to get lost in every nuanced complexity here.
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Varietal Composition | 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Pinot Meunier |
| Appellation | Gueux and Vrigny |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Cases Produced | 250 |
| Country of Origin | FRANCE |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
This Blanc de Noirs is sourced from two parcels: Their ungrafted Meunier (i.e. the original rootstock survived phylloxera) in the village of Gueux and their Pinot Noir from Vrigny, a Premier Cru village made famous by Egly-Ouriet.
