A.D. Coutelas "Cuvée 1809" Champagne (2017 Special Edition)

The Cuvée 1809 from Coutelas is spectacular Champagne composed of 100% Pinot Noir from vines that are more than 30 years old in the Les Niards parcel in Binson-et-Orquigny. They were the first vines Damien inherited from his parents, and after 10 years of owning this parcel, he decided to make special edition "1809" with it. Like all the "1809" champagnes, it is vinified in oak without malolactic fermentation and aged for over eight years on the lees, on a cork, not a crown cap. It is very dry Champagne, with only four grams per liter of dosage. It has flavors of white truffles and intriguing earth. This is Champagne for connoisseurs. It has a very chalky, powerful, fresh finish. This is serious Champagne, and great to try when you feel like you've had it all! (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)