Roland Champion - Lieu-Dit Le Cul du Singe Champagne 2016 (750ml)

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Producer	Roland Champion
Country	France
Region	Champagne
Varietal	Pinot Meunier
Vintage	2016
Sku	110341
Size	750ml

Roland Champion Description

Roland Champion Champagne Le Cul du Singe Brut Nature is made from 100% Pinot Meunier.

The special Story about the name "Cul du Singe" (literally "Monkey's butt"):

"In the 70's, my Grandfather Roland and my Father François wanted to buy new lands to plant vines, but nothing was available at that time in Chouilly. They found some parcels in the Marne Valley, in the village of Verneuil. "Le cul du singe" was one of them.

One day, while my father and grandfather were both working in the plot to clean it up, an old man from the village came and watched them. Roland and François asked him why this parcel had this name. The old man remained silent for a long time, turned his beret on his head several times and said to them: Have you ever seen anything grow on a monkey’s ass? and he left without saying more.
For him, Roland and François were two strangers completely mad who wanted to grow a vineyard on this wild land!" - Carole CHAMPION

The Champagne Cul du Singe shows a brilliant gold color with coppery reflections - a hallmark of black grape varieties. In the glass, a fine effervescence nourishes a delicate and persistent foam cord. A fruity and jovial nose displays floral aromas and delicate red fruits. The palate is luscious, tonic and juicy with an energetic sap. A finish with bitter notes and grapefruit peel.

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