Roger Coulon : Rosélie Premier Cru Extra Brut

A gourmet and lively Rosé Premier Cru Extra Brut champagne

The producer

Since its creation in 1806, the Roger Coulon Champagne House has advocated a deep respect for the environment. Produced without chemical inputs and according to the precepts of organic farming, the vintages of this house express the finesse and identity of the great terroirs of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs.

The vineyard

Rosélie Premier Cru Extra Brut by Roger Coulon is a rosé de saignée or macerated rosé wine made from two parcels located between 130 and 150 metres above sea level on the Montagne de Reims, one of the illustrious terroirs of Champagne. Cultivated using organic viticultural and agroforestry practices, these old vines located on the parcels "Les Limons" in Vrigny and "Les Linguets" in Gueux are 51 and 30 years old respectively.

Vinification and ageing

Natural vinification. Maceration for 24 hours. Partial destemming. No chaptalisation. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Vinification of the 2019 harvest exclusively in stainless steel tanks. Natural malolactic fermentation. Aged in vats or small barrels for 8 to 10 months on fine lees. Natural clarification before bottling without fining or filtration. Short ageing on laths. This Extra Brut champagne is dosed at 3g/L.

The blend

Pinot Meunier (100%).

Roger Coulon's Rosélie Premier Cru Extra Brut: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Colour
This champagne showcases a beautiful pinkish hue. The effervescence is fine and creamy.

Nose
The nose reveals fragrances of small red fruits and strawberries.

Palate
The palate is smooth and expressive. The palate harmoniously blends liveliness, refinement and delicacy.

Food and wine pairing

Wild salmon, small game served with a red fruit sauce or desserts such as a raspberry macaroon will complement this rosé de saignée champagne.