Vincent Cuiller Coteaux Champenois Blanc Chardonnay 2022

Vincent Cuiller Coteaux Champenois Blanc Chardonnay 2022 is a rare glimpse into Champagne’s still-wine tradition, offering Chardonnay in its purest, unbubbled form. Crafted in very small quantities, this white wine highlights the finesse and chalk-driven elegance that usually disappear into sparkling cuvées. It stands out as a terroir-focused, quietly sophisticated bottle for those who want to explore Champagne beyond its famous bubbles.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 shows a pale straw to light gold hue with a brilliant, crystalline brightness—classic cool-climate Chardonnay. The nose is refined and precise, with lifted notes of lemon zest, green apple and white flowers layered over wet chalk, fresh bread dough and a hint of hazelnut and oyster shell minerality. On the palate, it is tense and linear yet surprisingly textural, combining ripe orchard fruit with a saline, chalky backbone. Flavors of citrus, crisp pear and a touch of stone fruit are wrapped in vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish. The wine drinks beautifully now for its energy and freshness, but it also has the structure to evolve over the next 5–8 years, gaining more complexity, creaminess and subtle nutty tones with bottle age.

Production
Sourced from cool, chalk-rich vineyards in the Champagne region of France, this Coteaux Champenois Blanc is all about expressing the subsoil that defines Champagne. The Chardonnay grapes are typically harvested by hand to allow careful selection of perfectly ripe, healthy bunches. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and vinified as a still wine—often with a combination of stainless steel and neutral vessels—allowing a slow, controlled fermentation at cool temperatures to preserve aromatics. Extended time on fine lees adds texture and depth without masking the crystalline expression of fruit and terroir, resulting in a precise, terroir-driven still Chardonnay rather than a base wine for sparkling production.

Food & Serving
This wine is a natural match for refined, subtly flavored dishes: think oysters, scallop crudo, steamed mussels, sushi and sashimi, or simply grilled white fish with lemon and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, young Comté, or poultry in light cream or citrus-based sauces. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 9–11°C (48–52°F), to let the aromatics open. A quick 15–20 minutes in the fridge before serving is usually enough, and while decanting is not essential, a few minutes in the glass will allow the wine’s chalky complexity to unfold.

Producer
Vincent Cuillier is part of a new generation of Champagne growers who are shining a light on the region’s vineyards through both sparkling and still wines. Working from family-rooted parcels in Champagne, the estate focuses on meticulous farming and a detailed expression of terroir, rather than volume. By dedicating select Chardonnay lots to Coteaux Champenois, Vincent Cuillier underscores Champagne’s historic tradition of still wines, long overshadowed by sparkling production. The winery has become increasingly recognized among enthusiasts for its precise, characterful bottlings that highlight the nuance of Champagne’s chalky slopes and cool climate.

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