{"product_id":"r-h-coutier-champagne-grand-cru-extra-brut-cuvee-millesime-2019","title":"R.H. Coutier Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Cuvee Millesime 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e by R.H. Coutier is a pure expression of its terroir. It is born from a harmonious blend of Pinot Noir and \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted according to the strict rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it releases aromas of yellow fruits and delicate toasted nuances, while on the palate it offers a bold and balanced sip, characterised by a persistent \u003cstrong\u003emineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an ideal wine to accompany shellfish, sushi, fried fish and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Ambonnay, a renowned commune of the \u003cstrong\u003eMontagne de Reims\u003c\/strong\u003e. The R.H. Coutier winery manages its own vineyards following \u003cstrong\u003eminimal intervention\u003c\/strong\u003e principles, in full respect of the natural balance. The vines, cultivated on different plots, have an average age of around forty years and ensure remarkable aromatic concentration. This careful work in the vineyard, combined with the peculiarities of the soil, gives the sip a \u003cstrong\u003estrongly territorial\u003c\/strong\u003e profile, capable of expressing both energy and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sparkling process takes place through the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures a fine and well-defined bead. The wine matures on the lees for a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of seven years\u003c\/strong\u003e, thus acquiring harmony and a pleasant sensation of fullness. The \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage allows the sensory profile to remain dry, fresh and taut. This rigorous production process refines the structure of the cuvée and guarantees great longevity, allowing the wine to maintain its organoleptic qualities intact for over a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional Champagne R.H. Coutier is produced in Ambonnay, the renowned Grand Cru of the Montagne de Reims, within a family estate that has been cultivating vineyards for almost forty years. Made exclusively in the best vintages, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is aged in the cellar for at least seven years, making it a true rarity. The estate’s philosophy, based on minimal intervention and currently undergoing organic conversion, enhances the noble union between Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e89 points by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine offers a \u003cstrong\u003efresh and mineral finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"R.H. Coutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47704365269163,"sku":"62439","price":75.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/de-ch\/products\/r-h-coutier-champagne-grand-cru-extra-brut-cuvee-millesime-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}