Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Coessens
Label Name:
 
Coteaux Champenois Vendange Entiere
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte des Bar (Largillier, Ville-sur-Arce), Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, whole-bunch (vendange entière) maceration ~20 days with indigenous yeasts; malolactic done; aged ~33 months in 228L oak barrels; bottled unfiltered/unfined.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Bright red fruits (wild strawberry, cherry), violet and toasted almond aromas with mineral, granite-tinged freshness, elegant tannins and spicy, long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, venison or lamb loin, mushroom risotto, aged comté or Gruyère. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), soy-roasted mushrooms.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family monopole 'Largillier' (Coessens) in Ville-sur-Arce; Jérôme Coessens established the maison in 2006 from a multi-generation vineyard, practicing sustainable/integrated viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Reviewed and listed by retailers and auction houses (iDealwine, Vinopoly, Cepage, Le Carré des Vins). Retail listings note BOW professional score 8. 25 / customer rating ~4. 1 stars