Champagne Simon Rion - Vinothèque

A stone's throw from Reims, in the village of Courmas, Simon Rion has been making champagne his own way since 2007. Fourth generation, 2.15 hectares, and an approach that revolves entirely around the soil: worked mechanically, without chemical fertiliser, with respect for the old vines his father and grandfather planted.

The Vinothèque is Simon's library bottle. The same blend and vin perpétuel method as the Originel and Réserve, but with a base wine from 2006 and more than twelve years of ageing on the lees. Only 1.5 grams of dosage per litre, so next to nothing. What ends up in the glass is a champagne far removed from its fruity beginnings: tertiary aromas of candied peel, brioche, hazelnut and a hint of earthy mushroom. Around 800 bottles per batch. For lovers of aged champagne and rare pieces.