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Bottle of Pierre Moncuit, Hugues de Coulmet Blanc de Blancs, NV [2019] - Sparkling Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

2024 POLANER CHAMPAGNE PRESALE

Pierre Moncuit, Hugues de Coulmet Blanc de Blancs, NV [2019]

Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
by Pierre Moncuit

$52.99

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Pierre Moncuit’s “Hugues de Coulmet” Blanc de Blancs NV, based on the 2019 vintage, is a fresh and approachable expression of Chardonnay from vineyards in the southern Côte des Blancs, specifically from Sézanne. Crafted with minimal intervention, this cuvée highlights the unique minerality and vibrant fruit character that Chardonnay achieves in the chalky soils of this region. Known for their commitment to purity and terroir-driven winemaking, Pierre Moncuit produces this Champagne in a Brut style, allowing the natural acidity and brightness of the Chardonnay to shine.

On the nose, “Hugues de Coulmet” offers aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and lemon zest, with delicate notes of chalk and a hint of almond. The palate is lively and clean, featuring flavors of citrus, crisp pear, and a subtle saline minerality. The fine, creamy mousse adds a touch of elegance, while the Brut dosage keeps the finish refreshing and balanced.

This Blanc de Blancs pairs beautifully with seafood, light poultry dishes, or soft cheeses, making it a versatile option for various dining occasions. The 2019 base brings a youthful energy to the wine, making Pierre Moncuit’s “Hugues de Coulmet” Blanc de Blancs an ideal choice for those seeking a refined yet accessible Champagne with a strong sense of place and character.

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More about this wine

Grapes | 100% Chardonnay

Vineyards | Sourced from 5 hectares of vineyards in the Cote de Sezanne.

Vinification | 100% 2019; fermentation takes place in stainless steel using natural yeasts. 100% malolactic.
Three years sur lie.

In 1889, Pierre Moncuit and his wife, Odile Moncuit-Delos, established the house of Champagne Pierre Moncuit. Since 1977, Nicole Moncuit has managed the vineyards and made the wine, while her brother Yves has managed the sales and business side of things. More recently, Nicole’s daughter Valerie has been actively assisting in the cellar.

The majority of Moncuit’s vines are 50 years or older, and two parcels are just shy of their 100th birthday. In a region known for replanting vines before they reach their 30's to ensure more vigorous production, these old vines represent a rare commitment to farming and tradition.

Their focus in the cellar is to bring out the purity of fruit and minerality of the soils without too much intervention. To achieve this, no wood is used during elevage but the wines are allowed to go to malolactic fermentation.

Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 91
"The Pierre Moncuit NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Hugues de Coulmet is sourced entirely from the estate's roughly dozen acres in the Cote de Sezanne. Scents of fresh apple and lemon that set the tone for this bottling's juicy, tart-edged and delicate palate impression are alluringly garlanded with honeysuckle and jasmine. An umami-rich and mouthwatering evocation of salted, sauteed shitake mushrooms along with piquancy of toasted hickory nuts make for a long finish that renders the next sip irresistible; and eight grams of residual sugar are well-suited to this cuvee's efficacious acidity. It should give great pleasure over the coming couple of years, though I would not want to miss out on its current performance. "

Wine Spectator

WS 92
"This rich, focused Champagne offers a core of pain d'épices spices, with flavors of apple tart, lemon zest, graham cracker and a touch of crystallized honey. Very elegant, with a restrained energy and a lingering finish. Drink now through 2021. "

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