Les Vaudayants 2022 is a red Coteaux Champenois from Georges Remy, a winemaker based in Bouzy, in the heart of Pinot Noir country. This single-vineyard cuvée expresses a precise vision: pure fruit, a straightforward structure, and very fine tannins, achieved through patient aging and demanding cultivation methods. Produced in a limited quantity of 2,625 bottles, it is aimed at lovers of delicate Champagne reds.
The production of Coteau Les Vaudayants 2022 Georges Remy
Blend
The Les Vaudayants cuvée is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, which brings a slender structure, precise red fruit and chalky tannins.
The terroir
Grown on a plot in Bouzy (Grand Cru), the wine draws its character from chalky soils punctuated with clay, allowing for even ripening and favorable water retention in summer. This terroir, renowned for the power of its Pinots, gives the wine an aromatic depth and a mineral structure that lingers on the palate.
At the estate, the soils have been worked with horses and plows since 2012. The vineyard has been certified organic since 2018.
Vinification
The harvest is vatted in 500-liter barrels where maceration takes place for about 15 days. This gentle immersion promotes the gradual extraction of anthocyanins and tannins, resulting in a silky texture. The wine is then aged for 17 months in barrels, the time necessary to polish the tannins, refine the texture, and integrate the subtle woody nuances without overpowering the fruit.
The 2022 vintage
The year 2022 in Champagne was marked by a generally warm and sunny cycle, conducive to rapid and uniform ripening. In Bouzy, this dynamic produced an expressive Pinot Noir, with generous fruit but held together by a straightforward acidity. The thick skins and ripe seeds allowed for precise extraction, resulting in supple tannins from an early age and promising aging potential over five to eight years.
Tasting notes
Color
The color of the "Les Vaudayants 2022" cuvée is a deep ruby with garnet highlights, clear and bright. The tears are fine and regular, indicating a present but not heavy body, in a chiseled style.
Nose
On the nose, there is a bouquet of morello cherry and raspberry, enhanced by subtle spices (pink pepper),floral infusion (peony) and a hint of graphite/chalk. Aeration reveals a touch of stone fruit and dried leaves, the signature of ripe Pinot from Bouzy.
Palate
On the palate, this red wine is slender and tactile. The attack is crisp, evoking red fruit, the mid-palate unfurls a silky texture with fine, powdery tannins, and the finish stretches out with a salty, chalky relief that invites a second glass. Beautiful consistency between fruit, freshness, and sapidity.
Serving suggestions
- Gougères with aged Comté cheese
- Duck rillettes with mild spices
- Beetroot and fresh goat cheese tartlets
- Roasted poultry, reduced jus, and gnocchi
- Pork tenderloin, creamy polenta
- Mushroom fricassee, meat gravy
- Spiced poached pear
- Thin plum tart
- Hazelnut financier
Serving and storage tips
Serving
Serve between 14 and 16°C in a Burgundy-style glass. Aerating for 20–30 minutes softens the texture and reveals the floral/graphite heart. Avoid vigorous decanting: the texture, which is already fine, benefits from opening slowly in the glass.
Storage
Store horizontally at 12°C, away from vibrations and light. Optimal window: 2027–2030 for juicy fruit; possible evolution until 2033 with more spicy, licorice, and slightly truffle notes, without losing the chalky finish.
