Champagne & Coteaux Combo

Champagne isn't only about sparkling wine. In fact, there is a growing trend towards still red and white wines, known as 'Coteaux Champenois'.

This selection combines one of the best examples of still red wine from the region alongside a classic Grand Cru Côte des Blancs Chardonnay and a rare cuvée made from one of the historic 'forgotten grapes' of Champagne – a trio that truly captures the wonderful diversity of the Champagne region.

Bonnaire Terroirs

Classic Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, with everything you want from the terroir – bright and fresh nose with loads of confected apple, followed by a palate with nice weight and texture, and a sweet, chalky backbone.

Louis Brochet Villers Aux Nœuds Rouge 'Le Mont Benoit' Coteaux Champenois

Pinot Noir is the emblematic grape variety of the Montagne de Reims and the Mont Benoit terroir is renowned for producing rich and robust examples. The Maison typically uses this plot for red wine in their rosé, so it made perfect sense to take it a step further and create a pure red wine. Vibrant, fresh and fruity, this is a great example of the excellent reds that are being created in the appellation. Serve slightly chilled.

Julien Prelat La Lemblee

The only pure Pinot Blanc in our entire collection and likely one of the few producers in Champagne to make a cuvée exclusively from this cépage oublié, or 'forgotten varietal' that is now finding favour with vignerons looking to harness it's freshness for their cuvées. The nose brings forward orange citrus notes yet the palate, somewhat surprisingly, has rich black fruit notes. This is well balanced with a nice fresh and airy mid to late, and a toastiness that is quite charming.