Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2015

Winery Background and History

Domaine Roger Coulon, located in Vrigny on the Montagne de Reims, is a family-run estate now stewarded by Eric and Isabelle Coulon alongside their children. Covering around 11 hectares across Premier and Grand Cru parcels, since 2019 the estate practices organic and agroforestry-driven viticulture. Known for its light intervention style, the house crafts terroir-driven Champagnes that reflect purity, minerality, and delicate precision.

Producer and Wine Maker

Eric and Isabelle Coulon, with support from their children, lead the winemaking with a philosophy grounded in authenticity, minimal intervention, and clarity. Methods include spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, extended lees aging, and very low dosage. This approach ensures each cuvée expresses its vineyard source vividly and elegantly.

Vineyards and Micro Climate

“Les Hauts Partas” Blanc de Blancs comes exclusively from a small Grand Cru Chardonnay plot in Chouilly on south-facing chalky slopes. The cool continental-tinged microclimate accentuates crisp acidity and minerality, while the elevated terrain and limestone-rich soils impart precision and tension to the fruit.

Vinification & Aging Methods

Vinified in stainless steel and neutral barrels, the 2015 vintage spent extended time on lees before disgorgement. Bottled as Extra Brut with minimal dosage, the wine balances delicate lees-driven complexity with vivacious freshness and linear structure.

Tasting Notes

Initial aromas are floral and soft, transitioning to chalk, wet stone, and subtle breadiness upon breathing. The palate offers white fruit, pear and apple layers, bright citrus giving way to lingering lemon zest, and a bold, dry finish with elegant medium-sized bubbles and excellent minerality.

— Characterized by a super long, lingering finish, soft florality with bready yeast notes and sublime wet stone, white fruit, and citrus. 

Food & Wine Pairing

Wonderful with shellfish, crab, lobster, and other refined seafood dishes. Its mineral energy and texture also pair beautifully with light fish dishes and citrus-accented cuisine. 

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve well chilled at around 8–10 °C in tulip or fine sparkling wine glasses to highlight its aromatic depth, delicate mousse, and layered texture.

Storage and Aging Potential

While delicious upon release, the wine’s vivid acidity, crystalline structure, and minerality signal excellent aging potential. With proper storage, it can evolve gracefully over several years.

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100% Chardonnay

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

Approximately 12% 

Scores

94 – Vintage critics average (multiple sources)