CHAMPAGNE
GRAND CRU
100 years later...
bring back to life the spirit of Champagne Charles Coquet
1883 … A FAMILY STORY
In 1883 my great grandfather, Charles Coquet, was born. After inheriting his father’s land, he cultivated vines on the slopes of the Montagne de Reims in the beginning of the 20th century. As often happened at the time, most of his wines were sold to the major Champagne “négociant” trading houses. It was in the 1920s that he decided to market his champagnes under his own name. Very quickly, the quality of his wines and his work were awarded during regional competitions. Numerous award diplomas found in his archives attest to such recognition by his peers. His fame and his clientele expanded until the 1960s, before the brand died out with his death.
2020 … THE REVIVAL OF THE BRAND
The end of his winemaking, however, did not mark the end of his vineyards. After Charles Coquet’s death his vines were preserved and passed down through
generations.
100 years after the creation of the brand, I decided to revive the spirit of Champagne Charles Coquet.
Drawing on 20 years of experience aquired from working at my in-law’s family winery, in 2020, I relaunched Charles Coquet’s production, wishing to both continue my family’s vigneron heritage and write a new page in the brand’s history.
THE CHARLES COQUET’S SPIRIT
Born at the dawn of the Roaring Twenties, in the midst of an artistic and cultural whirlwind, Champagne Charles Coquet embraces the elegant aesthetic that defined this decade of lightness and creativity. Under the signature of Charles Coquet, the champagnes reveal a refined, delicate, and subtle style. The selection of the finest terroirs, combined with expertly mastered savoir-faire, ensures the excellence of our cuvées.
The winemaking methods and technical precision remain deliberately discreet, allowing the pure pleasure of tasting, sharing, and celebration to take center stage. Thus, the dandy spirit of Charles Coquet lives on today, driven by the desire to rekindle the carefree elegance and joie de vivre that defined the Roaring Twenties.
L’ELÉGANT
GRAND CRU
Chardonnay and Pinots Noir complement each other with elegance in this cuvée
dominated by aromas of white stone fruits. Its aromatic richness delivers pleasurable flavors that are both accessible and spontaneous.
Cépages
- 70% Pinot noir Grand Cru
- 30% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Aged on lees : 3 to 4 years of cellar aging
Les notes de dégustation
The golden, yellow color comes alive with a fine effervescence.
The nose is subtle and fresh. It reveals notes of peaches, pears, white flowers and almonds.
The palate confirms the aromatic richness of the white fruits, which is balanced with a mineral freshness brought to the finish.
BLANC DE BLANCS
GRAND CRU
This pure Chardonnay expresses all the freshness characteristic of a Blanc de Blancs. The tasting reveals a delicate aromatic palette centered around citrus notes.
Cépages
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Les notes de dégustation
ROSÉ CHIC
GRAND CRU
Rosé champagne with a clear color, “Rosé Chic” is characterized by the finesse of its aromas of red fruits and wild strawberries. Its tension and freshness make it the ideal aperitif champagne.
Cépages
- 10% Pinot noir Grand Cru
- 90% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Aged on lees : 4 years of cellar-aging
Les notes de dégustation
The color is a clear, pink with very slight orange reflections.
The fresh, expressive nose announces notes of red fruits.
The toned, fresh palate reveals notes of wild strawberries, underlined on the finish by a subtle woody note.
DANDY
GRAND CRU
A complex blend of the best wines from the estate, the Dandy cuvée elegantly carries the quintessence and the know-how of the brand. A great cuvée dedicated to the pleasures of tasting and sharing.
Cépages
- 50% Pinot noir Grand Cru
- 50% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Aged on lees : 4 to 5 years of maturation in our cellars
Les notes de dégustation
The eye discovers a golden yellow color, heralding some fine maturity.
On the nose, delicate pastry notes mingle with aromas of white fruits.
On the palate, the fine effervescence delivers a smooth and creamy texture. The long finish combines vine peach, citrus fruits, dried fruits as well as mineral and saline notes.
OUR VINEYARDS AND “TERROIRS”
The vineyards inherited from Charles Coquet were integrated with the vineyards of my in-laws.
Located in the heart of the Montagne de Reims, the plots are spread over several villages classified in Grand Cru (French for ‘great growth’) Louvois, Bouzy, Ambonnay, 3 great terroirs recognized as the most qualitative ones of the Champagne wine region.
We practice environmentally responsible viticulture guided by a common sense approach, and uphold both preservation and sustainability principles. Therefore, in order to meet a natural balance, the family vineyard does not use herbicides, nor chemical fertilizers.