Olivier Horiot Coteaux Champenois Riceys Blanc En Valingrain 2021

Olivier Horiot’s Coteaux Champenois Riceys Blanc En Valingrain 2021 is a rare still white from one of Champagne’s most characterful corners, the Riceys. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, it offers a more textured, quietly complex expression of Champagne beyond the region’s famous bubbles. As a Coteaux Champenois, it also carries the historical weight of Champagne’s long tradition of still wine production.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this 2021 vintage is expected to show a bright, luminous pale gold profile with a refined, understated elegance. The nose typically leans toward white flowers, citrus peel, orchard fruit, and subtle mineral notes, with a delicate freshness that reflects the cool climate origin. On the palate, the Chardonnay brings tension and precision while the Pinot Blanc adds softness and roundness, creating a wine that feels both graceful and quietly layered. Depending on cellar development, it should age well over several years, gaining further complexity and a more nuanced, honeyed dimension.

Production
En Valingrain comes from the Riceys area in southern Champagne, a terroir known for its limestone-rich soils and a climate that can deliver wines with both freshness and depth. The grapes are harvested by hand, in keeping with the standards of the region and the careful approach associated with artisanal production. Vinification is aimed at preserving purity and site expression, allowing the character of the vineyard and the blend to come through with minimal intervention.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for refined dishes such as roasted chicken, veal, mushroom risotto, seared scallops, or aged hard cheeses. Serve chilled but not too cold, ideally around 10–12°C, so the wine’s texture and aromatic detail can fully open up. Decanting is optional, but a short aeration can be beneficial if the wine is showing youthful restraint.

Producer
Horiot Olivier et Serge is a respected family producer based in Les Riceys, one of the most distinctive and historic villages in Champagne. The estate has earned recognition for its thoughtful, terroir-driven wines and for helping showcase the potential of still wines from this part of the region. Olivier Horiot in particular is well regarded for precise, expressive wines that reflect both tradition and a strong sense of place.

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