Coessens Monopole Largillier les Sens Boises NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Coessens
Label Name:
 
Monopole Largillier les Sens Boises NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Côte des Bar (Largillier monopole, Ville‑sur‑Arce)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Decanter (product page) and listed by specialty retailers; g. 93/100 for a Largillier millésime 2019)

Tasting Note
Blanc de noirs: ripe yellow fruit, marmalade and mirabelle plum with citrus and warm spice; light vanilla/oak, focused mineral tension, silky texture and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or other hard cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, grilled miso‑glazed fish, Peking duck or char siu.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise; base wine partly vinified in old Chablis/Burgundy barrels, malolactic fermentation, extended lees ageing (c.24–28 months), low dosage extra‑brut (≈4–5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Coessens (Jérôme & Valérie) work the single Largillier monopole; family vineyards since 1800s, estate cuvées produced since 2006; certified organic from 2021; small production, terroir‑driven approach.