Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017 Wine Review

Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017

 

The impression changes quite noticeably between the moment of opening and about an hour later.

 

 

Right after opening — Greek yogurt.

Then, honey slowly rises on top of it.

 

It felt like the thin layer of whey resting over yogurt.

 

After a bit of swirling, a note of cashew came through.

 

At first, it was surprisingly tough — not what I’d easily associate with a Blanc de Blancs Champagne.

There were aromas like well-fermented baguette dough, followed by a spoonful of ricotta cheese and yogurt placed on top.

 

Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017 by LEON, Seoul Wine Dispatch

 

Acidity ●●●◐○
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Compared to its aroma, the palate feels relatively light.

 

Yeast, green apple, and a subtle touch of honey — each appears briefly, then fades.

 

A faint yogurt nuance and a hint of bitterness linger on the finish.

 

 

After 20 minutes, the bready tone deepens, evoking apple pie.

 

After 1 hour and 10 minutes, stewed apple and bright citrus fruit begin to appear clearly — this is when the stewed apple and pear character finally came through.

 

By around 1 hour and 30 minutes, the wine lost its energy quite abruptly, becoming almost sharply acidic.

 

There were also traces of meaty notes and black pepper.

 

 

Honey, nuts — raw walnut, peanut, cashew — even dried persimmon aromas remained in the air.
Those unexpected touches of umami and spice made it quite an interesting bottle to follow over time.

However, considering its actual retail price…Everyone at the tasting agreed that there might be too many solid alternatives around that offer a similar experience.

 

 

Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017

Region | France > Champagne > Chouilly (Côte des Blancs)
Producer | Roger Coulon
Variety | Chardonnay
ABV | 12%
Disgorged | 2023.11

 

 

Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017 by LEON, Seoul Wine Dispatch

Roger Coulon Les Hauts Partas Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs 2017 by LEON, Seoul Wine Dispatch