{"title":"Coessens","description":"\u003cp\u003eJérôme Coessens takes the Grower Champagne movement to its logical conclusion, with a simple but – for Champagne – radical philosophy: one vineyard, one grape variety, and one vintage. You can add to that “one man”, as this is a Champagne producer who does a little bit of everything himself. And he does so obsessively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJerome is blessed to own 100% of Largillier, a vineyard in the Aube that is one of the most fascinating sites in the entire region. The soil here is mostly Kimmeridgian limestone, the very same geological vein that runs through Chablis. However, instead of Chardonnay, Coessens plants Pinot Noir. This unique combination creates a fascinating tension: the clay provides broad, muscular structure and fruit density, while the limestone injects a vibrating, salty minerality that keeps the wine upright and energetic. It is a terroir that demands attention, producing wines that feel more like a grand cru Burgundy with bubbles than a traditional aperitif Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the grapes he grows here are sold to Guillaume Selosse, who produces a Champagne from them that is hard to acquire for less than $600. Some of the grapes, Jerome keeps for himself. Coessens produces very little wine, and his dedication to the \"monopole\" concept means that once the vintage is gone, the specific expression of that year is lost forever. These are wines for those who prefer personality over polish, and terroir over brand names.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/nyc.flatiron-wines.com\/collections\/coessens.oembed","provider":"Flatiron Wines \u0026 Spirits NYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}