Simon Rion's Les 2 Parcelles 2020 is a champagne with character, made exclusively from black grapes grown on the micro-plots "Les Roses" and "Les Triquesdoux" in Courmas. This blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, vinified in barrels, reveals a dense and pure expression of the Courmas terroir. A limited edition cuvée produced in only 643 bottles.
The production of Simon Rion's Les 2 Parcelles 2020 champagne
Les 2 Parcelles 2020 is a champagne born from precise parcel work on two sites in Courmas. Simon Rion, fourth generation at the family estate, has been cultivating his vines without herbicides since 2017 and practices environmentally friendly viticulture. Here, he has created a natural, finely crafted cuvée, vinified without fining or filtration.
The cuvée is made from:
- 60% Pinot Noir: structure, depth and sweet spices.
- 40% Pinot Meunier: fruitiness, roundness and natural freshness.
The terroir
The grapes come from the "Les Roses" and "Les Triquesdoux" plots, located halfway up the hillside on the Courmas terroir, in the Petite Montagne de Reims. The vines grow on well-drained clay-limestone soil, which gives the wine beautiful fruit maturity and a chalky finish. The exposure is ideal for capturing both the freshness of the climate and the generosity of the vintage.
Vinification
The grapes are pressed together (Pinot Noir and Piot Meunier) and then vinified in oak barrels, with complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged on lees for 24 months without fining or filtration. Disgorging took place in November 2023 with an extra brut dosage of 1 g/L. This cuvée is an ultra-limited edition of only 643 bottles.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The color of the 2020 Les 2 Parcelles cuvée is an intense golden yellow, illuminated by a fine and persistent effervescence.
Nose
The nose is full and distinguished, marked by aromas of dried fruit, roasted apple, light smoke, and sweet spices. A beautiful maturity emerges with aeration.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is balanced and taut. The attack is direct, then the substance unfolds with volume, complexity and a chalky salinity. The finish is long, spicy and vibrant.
Serving suggestions
- Gougères with mature Comté cheese
- Mini tartlets with porcini mushrooms
- Puff pastry with chicken and fresh herbs
- Duck breast with chanterelle mushrooms
- Truffle risotto
- Confit pork cheek and parsnip purée
- Dark chocolate tart
- Poached pears with mild spices
- Clafoutis with plums
Storing this champagne
The 2020 Les 2 Parcelles cuvée should be stored horizontally, away from light and at a constant temperature (40-55°F). The bottle, which comes without a case, requires protection from UV rays to ensure harmonious development.
Aging potential
Thanks to its vinous structure and controlled aging, this cuvée can be kept until 2032. It will develop complex tertiary aromas while retaining its freshness and fruitiness.
When to drink
Les 2 Parcelles 2020 is a champagne of substance and precision, ideal for tasting among enthusiasts, a refined local meal, or a confidential gift for the discerning connoisseur.
