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Winemaker Spotlight: Edgar Coulon Presents Champagne Roger Coulon

Cost: Free

After a top-to-bottom tasting at Champagne Roger Coulon this summer, Wine Advocate said, "These are rich, intensely flavored Champagnes, sometimes with subtle oxidative character, and are lent a particular texture by their emphasis on Pinot Meunier growing on sand." And a similar tasting a couple of years ago had JancisRobinson.com gushing, "Roger Coulon's wines took my breath away, across the board."

That was the reaction Meg and I had tasting with Louise Coulon earlier this year. And what you're going to find when you meet and taste with Louise's brother and Roger Coulon winemaker, Edgar Coulon on Thursday, October 1!

The Coulon's have been farming Champagne on the sandy soils of Vrigny since 1806 and Louise and Edgar are the 9th generation to work the vines. They farm mainly Meunier on sand, a combination that generates both generous fruit and silky, satiny, texture. The wines all see some oak and all finish with low/no dosage and at lower pressure than most Champagne - accentuating creamy textures.

As Edgar shares the story behind the winery and wines, he'll be sharing six exciting Champagnes:

• Roger Coulon VINDEMIA Premier Cru Zero Dosage
• Roger Coulon HERI HODIE Premier Cru Extra Brut
• Roger Coulon L'HOMMÉE Premier Cru Extra Brut
• Roger Coulon ROSÉLIE Rosé de Saignée Brut Nature
• Roger Coulon MILLÉSIME 2014 Blanc de Noirs Franc de Pied Extra Brut

The wines are delicious and the tasting with Edgar great fun - come join us! There's no fee, so just RSVP for your preferred time slot for this stand-up tasting around the tasting table on October 1!

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