Jerome Coessens Largillier Rose Brut Champagne

IMPORTER NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “Jérôme coaxed 3000 bottles from the parcel named “Matière” in 2022 and the results are simply and singularly stunning. A saignée of delicate hue drawn from the grapes destined for his excellent Coteaux Champenois, the floral extravagance of the nose would not disgrace a Lacrymae di Morro d’Alba. While this perfumed quality also infuses the palate, what impresses overall is the contained exotic richness of the Pinot Noir fruit, braced by perhaps the most overt minerality of the entire range. This really is a rosé champagne that resembles no other we know. 30 6-packs only."

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: "This is the first producer we have worked with from the southerly Aube region since Fleury, back in the day. Jérôme is an impassioned man in his early forties who took over the family domaine at the age of 28 and decided to go in an independent direction. His particular story, unlike every other you will encounter, is that all his wines are made from one cépage, Pinot Noir, from one contiguous 6.5 hectare block of vineyards, “Largillier”, and from one year. Such an approach brings with it gains and risks, but we found the results quite thrilling. These are declamatory wines, endowed with the swell of fruit and power offered by the clay soils of this warm Côtes des Bars climat. They resemble nothing else that we offer and they are gratifyingly free from any adherence to fashion or trend. Jérôme supplements his income by pressing grapes for various customers. To this end, he has invested in the best Coquard presses that money can buy. The resulting finesse of the musts is palpable."

D&M TASTING NOTES (PREVIOUS VINTAGE)

Entirely from the 2020 vintage, this is a deep and soulful style of Rose Champagne. The nose opens with aromas of cranberry and tart cherries with forest floor and a bit of savory woody spices. The palate has a presence to it with forest floor, cranberry, a bit of bitter orange and a light spice note to finish.  -  MK