Simon Rion
In the small village of Courmas, Simon Rion is a fourth-generation wine grower, but the first in his family to bottle his own champagne. Simon has been in charge of the domaine since 2007 and has been practising conventional viticulture for a long time. However, with time and experience, his desire to produce more terroir-driven and sustainable champagnes grew, so he has refrained from using pesticides and herbicides since 2017 and is now on the path to organic certification.
The village of Courmas is located in the Montagne de Reims, but southwest of Reims towards the Marne Valley, where the soils are heavier due to a higher clay content. Of his 2.15 hectares, 1.2 hectares are planted with Meunier, followed by Pinot Noir and a small amount of Chardonnay.
Most of his champagnes are matured in stainless steel and concrete tanks and all undergo long yeast ageing and low dosage. For a recent project, the single-vineyard champagnes of the ‘Larmes’ range, he skilfully vinifies in barrique barrels. Simon would like to experiment more in this direction in the future.
The style of his champagnes is accessible overall, but at the same time very distinctive, spicy and smooth, balanced between maturity and freshness, body and precision. We are excited to see where his journey takes him!
Facts: R.M., Courmas, Montagne de Reims, 2.15 hectares
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Simon Rion Originel
50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage: ca. 5g/lVinification: Stainless steel and concrete tanksBottle ageing: 2-3 yearsNicola JAN26: Beautifully open, harmonious, pleasant, balanced between maturity and freshness.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€56.00 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Blanc 2 Noirs 2021
80% Pinot Noir, 20% MeunierDosage: ca. 3g/lVinification: Meunier vinified in barrique, the rest in stainless steel and concrete tanksNo malolactioc fermentation of the MeunierBottle ageing: 3 yearsNicola JAN26: Lovely chocolatey and berry notes, very balanced, great drinkability, leaves you wanting more.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Vinothèque
50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage: 1,5g/l40% reserve winesVinification: Stainless steel and concrete tanksBottle ageing: > 12 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€74.67 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Larmes de Meunier 2022
100% MeunierDosage: 1g/lSingle Plot Noron in Courmas, planted 1975Clay soil with southwest exposureVinification: in BarriqueBottle ageing: 2-3 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€85.33 / 1 Liter)
Simon Rion Larmes de Pinot Noir 2022
100% Pinot NoirDosage: 1g/lSingle Plot Les Maréchaude in Courmas, planted 1984-1987Southwest exposureVinification: in BarriqueBottle ageing: 2-3 yearsNicola JAN26: Concise, very skillful use of wood, benefits from longer opening, chocolatey, gentle spiciness, great, smooth.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€85.33 / 1 Liter)
Tasting Pack Simon Rion
This package contains one bottle each of the following champagnes of Simon Rion:OriginelBlanc 2 Noirs 2021Larmes de Pinot Noir 2022Larmes de Meunier 2022additionally with exciting information cards 4 bottles incl. 7% tasting discount!
Content: 3 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)