Coessens Monopole Largillier Millesime 2017

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Coessens
Label Name:
 
Monopole Largillier Millesime
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Côte des Bar — Ville‑sur‑Arce, Largillier monopole)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
generally positively reviewed by specialist retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse; aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, citrus zest and brioche with chalky minerality. Clean, focused palate of orchard fruit, saline minerality and subtle autolytic toast, brisk acidity and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, caviar, smoked salmon, seared scallops, roast chicken, creamy foie gras, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, dim sum, Peking duck, lightly spiced Thai salads.

Production Method
Single‑vineyard monopole fruit (hand‑harvested); traditional method (secondary fermentation in bottle); extended lees ageing and low dosage (Extra‑Brut/Brut Nature style); minimal intervention.

Vineyard Info
Made by Jérôme Coessens from the family Largillier monopole (≈3.3 ha) planted to old‑vine Pinot Noir on Kimmeridgian marl; Coessens began bottling under his name in 2006 with a Burgundian, parcellaire approach.