Aurelien Lurquin Coteaux Champenois Rouge Les Forcieres 2022

Aurelien Lurquin’s Coteaux Champenois Rouge “Les Forcières” 2022 is a rare still red from Champagne, showcasing the region’s ability to produce elegant, terroir-driven wines beyond sparkling cuvées. Made in a limited style and vintage, it offers a distinctive expression of Champagne’s cooler climate and chalk-influenced soils, with the finesse and freshness associated with the area’s finest red wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine presents a bright ruby colour, with an aromatic profile centred on red berries, wild strawberry, cherry and subtle floral notes. Fine earthy nuances and gentle spice add complexity without overshadowing its freshness. On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied and focused, combining juicy red fruit with lively acidity and delicate, finely grained tannins. The finish is clean, mineral and subtly savoury. It is approachable in its youth, but should develop added earthy and tertiary complexity over the next several years when properly stored.

Production
Les Forcières is a still red wine from the Coteaux Champenois appellation, a category reserved for non-sparkling wines made in Champagne. Specific details regarding the grape variety, vineyard management, harvest method and vinification are not provided; however, the wine is intended to express the character of its individual vineyard and the fresh, northern-climate style of Champagne.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 14–16°C. Its bright fruit and refreshing structure make it a natural partner for roast poultry, duck, pork, charcuterie, mushroom dishes and roasted root vegetables. Decanting is not essential, although 20–30 minutes of gentle aeration can help reveal its aromatic detail and soften the tannins.

Producer
Aurélien Lurquin is associated with the grower-led movement in Champagne, where increasing attention is given to site-specific wines and the region’s still-wine traditions. This Coteaux Champenois Rouge reflects the more understated, terroir-focused side of Champagne and offers an uncommon alternative to the region’s better-known sparkling wines. Further details about the producer’s history and achievements are not provided.

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