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Jacques LASSAIGNE Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2022
Jacques Lassaigne Coteaux Champenois Rouge 2022 is a rare red Champagne from the Chères Vignes parcel, showing Pinot Noir in a refined, chalk-driven, and highly distinctive style. It is one of the most unusual wines in the Lassaigne range, combining red-fruit purity, minerality, and an elegant, savory frame.
Site & Identity
The wine comes from old Pinot Noir vines in Montgueux’s Chères Vignes site, a chalky terroir better known for Chardonnay but capable of giving Pinot Noir real finesse and tension. Lassaigne works organically and with very low intervention, and this cuvée is a small-production, cellar-minded expression of a site that lends freshness and precision rather than power.
Technical Tasting Note
Appearance: Bright, translucent ruby with a light garnet edge.
Nose: Fresh cherry, wild strawberry, red currant, crushed flowers, spice, and a chalky, almost saline mineral note.
Palate: Medium-bodied, linear and refined, with red berry fruit, fine tannins, lively acidity, and a subtle savory depth.
Finish: Long, dry and clean, with red fruit, spice, and a stony, mineral echo.
Winemaking & Style
This is a Pinot Noir-based Coteaux Champenois, and the style is all about purity, texture, and terroir rather than extraction. The wine is typically vinified with careful parcel selection, gentle handling, and barrel aging, which adds subtle complexity while keeping the wine transparent and precise.
Buying Outlook
This is a compelling buy for collectors and sommeliers who want something genuinely rare and conversation-worthy. It offers strong identity, limited availability, and a style that fits both serious wine lists and private cellars focused on distinctive Champagne still wines.
Food Pairing
It pairs beautifully with roast duck, pigeon, mushroom dishes, charcuterie, veal, and lightly gamey preparations. It also works well with tuna, salmon, and refined autumn dishes where acidity and finesse matter more than sheer weight.
