Sophie Cossy : Les Raisins de Pargny 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Les Raisins de Pargny 2020 by Sophie Cossy

Tasting

Color
Blonde and shiny, the color seduces with its quick bubbles forming a thin foam cord, offering an elegant presentation in the glass.

Nose
The bouquet opens with an intense and warm impression with notes of stewed fruits (apricot, mirabelle plum) and sweet spices. Upon aeration, the nose evolves towards pastry expressions, complemented by tertiary aromas of dried flowers and tobacco.

Palate
The attack is round with a warm balance. The perfectly integrated effervescence is accompanied by a present acidity and a texture that is both warm and delicate, offering a beautiful sapidity.

Food and wine pairings

This Premier Cru champagne will pair perfectly with plain gougères, a surprise bread, or sweet and savory canapés. Its balanced structure and freshness make it an ideal companion for aperitifs or light starters.

A balanced Premier Cru champagne from the Montagne de Reims

The property

Founded in 1764, the Champagne Cossy house is managed by Sophie Cossy for a decade. Located in Jouy-les-Reims, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, the vineyard extends over several municipalities, offering a diversity of terroirs. Sophie has reinterpreted the inherited cuvées to reflect her style, while preserving the family heritage. The grape varieties used include pinot noir, chardonnay, and pinot meunier. Commitment to sustainable practices and a distinct feminine approach characterize this House.

The vineyard

Les Raisins de Pargny comes from the terroirs of Pargny-les-Reims in the Petite Montagne de Reims, an essential Champagne terroir. The chardonnay comes from the parcels Les Monts Coupes 1 and 2 and Les Ecus, while the pinot noir is grown on Les Montilleux, Les Viraux and Les Beaux-Regards. These Premier Cru terroirs give the wine its characteristic minerality and elegant structure, typical of this prestigious appellation.

The vintage

The year 2020 was marked by a mild winter and an early spring, followed by a hot and sunny summer with periods of drought. These climatic conditions favored optimal ripening of the grapes, offering a beautiful balance between freshness and concentration. The harvest, carried out at perfect maturity, allowed to obtain grapes of exceptional quality, promising a vintage of character.

Vinification and aging

Les Raisins de Pargny 2020 benefits from a vinification entirely carried out in 228-liter barrels, allowing a complex aromatic development and a rich texture. This traditional method promotes oxygen exchanges and brings a subtle woody note that blends harmoniously into the whole. The production limited to 1250 bottles testifies to a qualitative and artisanal approach.

Blend
50 % chardonnay and 50 % pinot noir.