In Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, lies the Domaine of Champagne Roger Coulon. It is a family business deeply rooted in the region, run by Isabelle and Eric Coulon.
For some years now, they have been assisted by the 9th generation of the family. After their children Edgar and Louise gained experience on wineries in Bandol, Burgundy, southern England, Australia and New Zealand, they now bring this knowledge to their own estate.
The Domaine now covers 11 hectares of vineyards with 115 different Premier Cru and one Grand Cru parcel. The vines are between 20 and 50 years old.
Since 2019, all vineyards are farmed organically, in combination with agroforestry approaches. In this way, the Coulon family aims to preserve the natural balance in the vineyard.
To achieve maximum quality in the later wines, they relied on Sélection Massale, yield reduction and greening of the vine rows for high biodiversity. Only the high quality grape juice of the first pressing, the so-called cuvée, is further processed.
All wines are fermented spontaneously and since Edgar is responsible for the cellar, increasingly also aged in oak barrels. Biological acid degradation is not attempted. But in some years, nature initiates this process on its own. Fining and filtration are not used.
In this way, the family produces characterful, vibrant vintner's champagnes in harmony with nature, reflecting their terroir and the philosophy of the House of Coulon.
Facts: R.M., Vrigny, Vallée de la Marne, 90000 bottles, 11ha.
In Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, lies the Domaine of Champagne Roger Coulon. It is a family business deeply rooted in the region, run by Isabelle and Eric...
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In Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, lies the Domaine of Champagne Roger Coulon. It is a family business deeply rooted in the region, run by Isabelle and Eric Coulon.
For some years now, they have been assisted by the 9th generation of the family. After their children Edgar and Louise gained experience on wineries in Bandol, Burgundy, southern England, Australia and New Zealand, they now bring this knowledge to their own estate.
The Domaine now covers 11 hectares of vineyards with 115 different Premier Cru and one Grand Cru parcel. The vines are between 20 and 50 years old.
Since 2019, all vineyards are farmed organically, in combination with agroforestry approaches. In this way, the Coulon family aims to preserve the natural balance in the vineyard.
To achieve maximum quality in the later wines, they relied on Sélection Massale, yield reduction and greening of the vine rows for high biodiversity. Only the high quality grape juice of the first pressing, the so-called cuvée, is further processed.
All wines are fermented spontaneously and since Edgar is responsible for the cellar, increasingly also aged in oak barrels. Biological acid degradation is not attempted. But in some years, nature initiates this process on its own. Fining and filtration are not used.
In this way, the family produces characterful, vibrant vintner's champagnes in harmony with nature, reflecting their terroir and the philosophy of the House of Coulon.
Facts: R.M., Vrigny, Vallée de la Marne, 90000 bottles, 11ha.
Roger Coulon Premier Cru Heri-Hodie 
Roger Coulon Premier Cru L'Hommée 
Roger Coulon Premier Cru Esprit de Vrigny Brut Nature 
Roger Coulon Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs 2013 
Roger Coulon Premier Cru Synode Blanc de Noirs 2016