Champagne Roger Coulon
Champagne house in Vrigny, Montagne de Reims.
- Village
- Vrigny (Premier Cru)
- Region
- Montagne de Reims
- Type of house
- RM · Récoltant Manipulant
- Founded
- 1806
- Cuvées in the guide
- 6
Champagne Roger Coulon is a family business in Vrigny (Montagne de Reims) that has produced champagnes since 1806, with the ninth generation now at the helm. The estate lies on a Premier Cru terroir and combines centuries-old traditions with a forward-looking, natural approach.
History and Family
The Coulon family has been active in winegrowing for eight to nine generations. Eric and Isabelle Coulon run the estate, assisted by their children Edgar and Louise. The historic core lies in Vrigny, where the family has lived and worked for centuries, with an emphasis on passing on knowledge and passion.
Vineyards
The vineyard area is approximately 10 to 11 hectares, spread over 109 plots in seven villages. The grape varieties are 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. The average age of the vines is around 38-40 years, with some plots dating from 1924. The soil consists of soft limestone and loam from the Sparnacian era. Since 2019 the entire vineyard area has been organically certified.
Working Methods
Roger Coulon takes an artisanal and natural approach with minimal intervention:
- Organic and agroforestry farming for biodiversity.
- No filtration, fining agents or malolactic fermentation for most cuvées.
- Use of natural yeast from its own plots.
- Spontaneous and slow fermentation, sometimes in oak barrels.
- Low dosage: many champagnes are Brut Nature or Extra Brut, with an alcohol content that is often 1% lower than the regional average.
- Limiting the yield (e.g. 10 fruit-bearing buds per vine) for more concentrated grapes.
Champagnes
The champagnes are divided into two collections:
- Référence: Traditional cuvées such as L'Hommée (5 years of ageing, partly in barrels, 40% Meunier/Chardonnay/20% Noir), Rosélie, and Heri-Hodie (a large Meunier reserve since 1995).
- Empreinte: Authentic, terroir-driven cuvées such as Esprit de Vrigny (Brut Nature, 6 years of ageing) and Franc de Pied (old vines).
Visitors can book a tour and tasting at 12 Rue de la Vigne du Roy, 51390 Vrigny.
Cuvées by Roger Coulon
Where it is sold
Shops and wholesalers carrying Roger Coulon: Christian Winecellars.
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