Champagne Roger Coulon Heri-Hodie 2023 Premier Cru Blanc de noir

At Roger Coulon, they age the wines after disgorgement so they are ready to drink upon release, with two years in the cellar before the release of the Heri-Hodie. The NV Champagne Premier Cru Heri-Hodie Extra Brut means "yesterday to today," symbolizing the connection between the nine generations that have run the estate over the course of centuries. The wine features a solera of Meunier started in 1995, with the main vintage being 2021. Made with 100% Meunier in the style of Vrigny, which has sandy soils, it's an inviting wine with pretty floral and impressively fresh aromas that are not oxidative, with fruity notes of strawberry, as well as fresh flowers and candied citrus. Juicy upfront, it’s medium-bodied, with a pleasing bitter citrus that creates a mouthwatering sensation complemented by a delicate salty spice. The palate is medium-bodied, with a fine peppery mousse, and it has a pleasing finish. It will be best enjoyed from 2025 to 2032. It’s raised in oak barrels, but the solera remains in a tank to preserve freshness. With a dosage of three grams per liter, it was disgorged in July 2023.