“Esprit de Vrigny”, Vrigny 1er Cru, Brut Nature

Coulon’s Esprit de Vrigny is thrillingly fine, taut, and mineral, but it displays great mouth-coating concentration and density. This Brut Nature is a perfect homage to the noble soils of their home of Vrigny, rendered as transparently as possible. From 3 parcels in the village on east-facing slopes: Chardonnay planted on limestone chalk, Pinot Noir planted on clay, and Meunier planted on Thanetian sand, blended in equal proportions. The wine ferments spontaneously in neutral oak barrels then ages in the barrels for 10 months.