{"product_id":"r-h-coutier-champagne-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-la-pierre-aux-larrons-brut-nature-2016","title":"R.H. Coutier Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs La Pierre Aux Larrons Brut Nature 2016","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR.H. Coutier\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs La Pierre Aux Larrons Extra Brut is a \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e wine that expresses the purity of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in the heart of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation, this \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a taut and defined sensory profile. On the nose, it develops a complex bouquet with pronounced \u003cstrong\u003efresh fruit notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to a dry, elegant and precise palate. Ideal for accompanying starters, seafood dishes and cheeses, this wine ensures remarkable longevity and an excellent capacity for evolution over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sparkling wine originates from Ambonnay, a distinguished commune in the Montagne de Reims. The vineyards rest on \u003cstrong\u003emainly chalky soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with a south-eastern exposure, which favours the optimal ripening of the \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines, with an average age of around forty years, preserve a historic genetic heritage dating back to plantings from 1948. The \u003cstrong\u003eCoutier\u003c\/strong\u003e family, dedicated to production for five generations, adopts a \u003cstrong\u003eminimal intervention philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e, oriented towards \u003cstrong\u003eorganic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. These choices result in a wine with a pronounced territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with traditional pressing, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation \u003cstrong\u003ewithout any filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e or industrial cooling. The wine matures for 10-12 months in \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e on fine lees, acquiring great structural depth. The prise de mousse using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e is followed by ageing for at least \u003cstrong\u003e40 months on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a rigorous Extra Brut, with profound aromatic continuity, perfect when served at a temperature between 6 and 8°C.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Ambonnay, in the Montagne de Reims, this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the dedication of a family of winegrowers spanning five generations. Its unique genetic heritage dates back to 1948, when Henri Coutier was the first to plant Chardonnay in the village, beginning a legacy that, since 2016, has continued through careful massal selection. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, this fine vintage is produced in only \u003cstrong\u003e3,000 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e a year, an authentic expression of historic vineyards and viticulture in organic conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"R.H. Coutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44512324092075,"sku":"47966","price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/r-h-coutier-champagne-grand-cru-blanc-de-blancs-la-pierre-aux-larrons-brut-nature-2016","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}