Grown in the oldest and most iconic parcels of the domaine Roger Coulon, Reserve de L’Homme is the absolute image of its creator, Eric Coulon. This cuvée of 40% Pinot Noir, and 60% Chardonnay matures in large oak ovals. The vineyards are only the oldest, those that still used the ancient “L’Hommée” agrarian measurement, or the amount that one worker could cover in a day, a term that was then applied to this wine. The wine is aged a minimum of 5 years in the cellars.
Appearing a luminous, scintillating gold, with a delicate, leisurely bead, Reserve de L’Homme boasts a fragrant, multi-layered bouquet of toasted bread and scents of cherry, strawberry, spices, and vanilla bean. The palate opens clean and intense, elegant and beautifully balanced, then segues into a finish laced with gingerbread, brioche, and smooth vanilla.
Ageing potential: already perfect enjoyable, it willbe at its best in 12-24 months, but will further evolve over 7-10 months.
Serving suggestions: Delicious with foie gras, fish, and game birds.
Growing area: Vrigny, Coulommes la Montagne, Villers-Allerand, all on the Montagne de Reims, in the Champagne AOC.
Soils: Limestone-clay.
Size: 0,75 L
Alcohol: 12% vol
Serve at 6°C
