Champagne R.H. Coutier NV 'Cuvee Tradition' Brut, Champagne Grand Cru AOC

Champagne R.H. Coutier NV 'Cuvee Tradition' Brut, Champagne Grand Cru AOC

Item Number: 15368

UPC: None

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub Region: Montagne de Reims
Appellation/AVA: Champagne Grand Cru AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Grape(s): 75% Pinot Noir / 25% Chardonnay
Type: Wine - Sparkling
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Chalky limestone and clay

The NV Champagne R.H. Coutier Cuvee Tradition Brut Grand Cru is one of the great values in the region. This excellent and expressive wine is not to be missed.

Reserve Wine: 60%
Fermentation Vessel: Stainless steel
Aging: Sur lattes for 48-60 months; riddled by hand
Dosage: ~ 6g/L

Farming Notes: The Coutiers began organic conversation in 2019 after years of employing organic fertilizers and avoiding the use of herbicides.

Reviews

  • The Wine Spectator
    Rating: 89 (11/30/2020)
    Round and creamy, offering a ripe mix of crème de cassis, star anise, salted almond and spun honey, enlivened by zesty acidity. Disgorged September 2019. 200 cases imported.
  • The Wine Advocate
    Rating: 91 (1/31/2022)
    Disgorged in October 2020 with six grams per liter dosage, the latest rendition of Coutier's NV Brut Grand Cru Tradition is based on the 2013 vintage, complemented by fully 40% reserve wines. Exhibiting notions of waxy orchard fruit, honeycomb, mint, tangerine oil and fresh pastry, it's medium to full-bodied, bright and pillowy, with tangy acids and a fleshy core of fruit. Full of flavor and character, this is a fine effort.