An exceptional Champagne highlighting the purity and precision of the chalky terroir of the Côte des Blancs.
📋 Characteristics
• Appellation: AOP Champagne Grand Cru
• Domaine: Suenen
• Cuvée: La Cocluette
• Vintage: 2017
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
• Ageing: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, followed by extended ageing on lees
• Dosage: Extra Brut (low dosage to preserve terroir expression)
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Pale gold with bright reflections, fine and persistent effervescence
• Nose: Precise and refined, revealing zesty citrus notes (candied lemon, grapefruit), crisp white fruits (green apple, pear), and distinctive chalky minerality. Subtle brioche and light toasty nuances enrich the profile.
• Palate: Tense and crystalline, with vibrant acidity and a silky texture. Flavors of white fruits, fresh hazelnut, and a saline touch bring depth and elegance.
• Finish: Long and chiselled, marked by pure minerality and superb persistence.
🍴 Food Pairings
• 🦞 Fine claire oysters, scallop carpaccio, grilled langoustines
• 🐟 Roasted sea bass with citrus, sole meunière
• 🥗 White asparagus with mousseline sauce, lemon zest risotto
• 🧀 Young Comté, Parmesan, fresh goat cheese
🗓 Cellaring Potential
This La Cocluette 2017 by Suenen is ready to drink for its brightness and freshness but will continue evolving until 2030, developing more complex notes of dried fruit and honey.
🌡 Serving Temperature
10–12 °C, ideally slightly chilled to reveal all its finesse.
🏰 About the Domaine
Located in Cramant, Domaine Suenen is a rising star in Champagne, practicing organic and biodynamic viticulture. Aurélien Suenen is committed to producing precise and pure cuvées that showcase the mineral and chalky expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay. La Cocluette is a confidential cuvée representing the excellence of the Côte des Blancs terroir.