Champagne - La Cocluette - 2015 - Suenen - 0,75L

An exceptional Champagne highlighting the purity and precision of the chalky terroir of the Côte des Blancs.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Champagne Grand Cru
• Producer: Suenen
• Cuvée: La Cocluette
• Vintage: 2015
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Region: Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
• Ageing: Fermentation in tanks and oak barrels, followed by extended lees ageing
• Dosage: Extra Brut (low dosage to preserve terroir expression)
• Appearance: Pale gold with bright highlights, fine and persistent effervescence

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Precise and refined, revealing notes of candied citrus zest (lemon, grapefruit), crunchy white fruits (green apple, pear) and a distinctive chalky minerality. Subtle brioche and lightly toasted nuances enrich the ensemble.
• Palate: Taut and crystalline, with vibrant acidity and a silky texture. Flavors of white fruits, fresh hazelnut and a saline touch create a sense of depth and elegance.
• Finish: Long and chiselled, marked by pure minerality and superb persistence.

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Fine de 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 2015 La Cocluette - Suenen is ready to drink for its brightness and freshness, but will continue to evolve through 2030, developing more complex notes of dried fruits and honey.

🌡 Serving Temperature

10–12°C, ideally slightly chilled to reveal its full finesse.

🏰 About the Domaine

Based in Cramant, Domaine Suenen is a rising star in Champagne, working with organic and biodynamic viticulture. Aurélien Suenen is committed to crafting precise, pure cuvées that highlight the mineral and chalky expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay. La Cocluette is a confidential cuvée, representing the excellence of the Côte des Blancs terroir.