(94+ points) From their oldest terroir in their first location, the name for the NV Champagne L'Hommee refers to how much a single person can harvest in one day. Made from 60% Chardonnay with the rest Pinot Noir and...
(94+ points) From their oldest terroir in their first location, the name for the NV Champagne L'Hommee refers to how much a single person can harvest in one day. Made from 60% Chardonnay with the rest Pinot Noir and vinified in oak barrels, 2019 is the base vintage, with 20% reserve wine. A touch more reserved on opening, the wine is more assertive on the palate at this stage, with aromas of citrus oils, savory herbs, walnut, and broth. Wonderfully pure on the palate, it opens to notes of ripe apricot fruit and fresh tangerine, with a refined mouthfeel and a pinpoint mousse. (All of the Roger Coulon Champagnes are bottled with 4.5 bars pressure to produce a more delicate mousse.) This is a lovely, food-friendly style to drink over the coming 10-15 years. 3 grams per liter of dosage. - Audrey Frick