The 2011 Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru from Domaine R.H. Coutier is a refined and elegant Champagne, perfectly balancing the strength of Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnay. With its fruity aromas, fine structure, and delicate effervescence, this Grand Cru Champagne is ideal for elegant meals or special occasions. It beautifully reflects the Ambonnay terroir, a jewel of the Montagne de Reims, offering rich aromatic complexity and lively freshness that will delight lovers of character-driven Champagnes.
2011 R.H. Coutier Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru
€37.20
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The 2011 Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru from Domaine R.H. Coutier is a refined and elegant Champagne, perfectly balancing the strength of Pinot Noir and the freshness of Chardonnay. With its fruity aromas, fine structure, and delicate effervescence, this Grand Cru Champagne is ideal for elegant meals or special occasions. It beautifully reflects the Ambonnay terroir, a jewel of the Montagne de Reims, offering rich aromatic complexity and lively freshness that will delight lovers of character-driven Champagnes.
Wine Estate: Domaine R.H. Coutier
Grapes: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Region: Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Appellation: Champagne
Color: White
Bottle Size: 0.75 L
Description
The 2011 Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru from Domaine R.H. Coutier is an exquisite Champagne, crafted from the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in Ambonnay, one of the most renowned terroirs of the Montagne de Reims. This cuvée embodies the essence of traditional Champagne, balancing the power of Pinot Noir with the freshness and elegance of Chardonnay. The 2011 vintage shows remarkable ripeness and aromatic complexity, resulting from favorable weather conditions during the year.
Blend
The 2011 Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru is a balanced blend of Pinot Noir, which brings red fruit aromas, structure, and power, and Chardonnay, which adds finesse, freshness, and liveliness with notes of citrus and floral hints. This blend of noble grape varieties creates a harmonious Champagne with beautiful aromatic complexity and well-integrated acidity.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: The wine has a pale yellow color with golden highlights and fine, persistent bubbles, reflecting its quality.
Nose: The nose is delicate and expressive, offering aromas of white fruits such as apple and pear, accompanied by citrus notes. Subtle red fruit touches from the Pinot Noir mingle with brioche, toasted bread, and almond notes, adding complexity. Floral and slightly mineral nuances are also present.
Palate: On the palate, this Champagne is lively and well-structured, with fresh fruit and citrus flavors at the forefront, followed by more evolved notes of hazelnut and brioche, indicating quality aging on lees. The texture is creamy, with fine and elegant bubbles. The finish is long and balanced, with a persistent minerality and tension.
Aging Potential
The 2011 Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru is ready to drink now, showcasing its freshness and fruity aromas, but it also has an aging potential of an additional 3 to 5 years. Over time, it will develop more complex aromas of dried fruits and pastry.
Food Pairing
This Champagne is perfect for an aperitif, paired with light bites such as shrimp verrines or smoked salmon. It also pairs well with seafood like oysters, seared scallops, and grilled langoustines, as well as white fish like marinated salmon or grilled fish. For poultry, try it with roasted chicken or veal fillet served with grilled vegetables. It also complements soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux, Chaource, or Camembert.
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