R. H. Coutier, 2012 Extra Brut Champagne, Grand Cru


Producer


Vintage

2012

Region

FranceChampagneMontagne de Reims

Appellation

Extra Brut Champagne

Cuvée

Grand Cru

Varietal

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Farming

Low/No Sulfur Vinification

Vinification

Aged in bottle before release, Barrel Aged, Estate grown grapes, Hand harvested, Indigenous yeast fermented, Malolactic, Méthode Champenoise, Unfined & Unfiltered

Soil Type

Chalky Limestone, Clay

75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay
Golden yellow color with a very “pinot” nose (read cherry). Rich and full in the mouth, with plenty of creaminess. Nice acidity and structure enhanced by the Chardonnay finishes very fresh and long. Wonderful balance with ripe fruit aromatics makes this a very seductive bubbly.