Region
FranceChampagneMontagne de Reims
Appellation
Extra Brut Rosé Champagne, Grand Cru
Varietal
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Farming
Low/No Sulfur Vinification
Vinification
Aged in bottle before release, Barrel Aged, Barrel Fermented, Dry Farmed, Estate grown grapes, Hand harvested, Low Sulfur Vinification & Aging, Malolactic, Non-certified organically grown grapes
Soil Type
Chalky Limestone, Clay
2021 Harvest Base
4g/L Dosage
30% aged in neutral French oak.
Aged on lees for 30 months.
60% Chardonnay, 36% Pinot Noir, 4% Red Wine-Pinot Noir
The Coutier vineyards are all located in the 100% Grand Cru village of Ambonnay on the Montagne de Reims which is known for its red wine grapes, mainly Pinot Noir.
Delicate salmon colored rosé with a fine but persistent mousse. The nose shows hints of fine red berries, especially gooseberries, with just a hint of toast. The Chardonnay here provides bracing acidity to match the richness of the Pinot Noir. Full and creamy though with great length. Power with finesse. Very classy stuff.
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The NV Brut Rosé Grand Cru is pretty and elegant, while showing a bit of a lighter hand relative to the other wines in the range. Then again, this is a Chardonnay-based Rosé, so that makes sense. Bright floral, blood orange and red berry fruit all open in the glass. Medium in body and taut, with striking energy, the Rosé is exquisitely beautiful and so delicious. I loved it. Disgorged: November, 2019.
— Antonio Galloni
