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CHAMPAGNE<br />
TREND<br />
Europe or more mature styles for England for example. Today’s enthusiast is<br />
the same whatever the continent. Customers are curious and are looking for<br />
authenticity. Our curiosity in probing the geological and genetic heritage of<br />
our grape varieties has been passed on to our customers”.<br />
CHAMPAGNE VINCENT COUCHE:<br />
THE SECRET IS IN THE <strong>FR</strong>UIT<br />
The views sweeping down over bucolic landscapes and outstanding vineyards<br />
are breath-taking. Located in the heart of the Côte des Bar, Vincent Couche<br />
named his 15 hectare-vineyard after himself in 1996. As a well-informed winegrower<br />
who treats the land with respect, he farms his vines organically and<br />
biodynamically. “Our production methods are in total symbiosis with nature”,<br />
he explains. “My specifications require perfectly balanced fruit to be able to<br />
turn it into wine without using any inputs, chaptalisation, yeasting, filtering<br />
or sulphur”. The results are spectacular with a flavour profile that underscores<br />
ripeness and great freshness despite hazardous weather conditions. “I don’t feel<br />
like I’m producing unique blends”, adds Couche. “I try to draw maximum poten-<br />
MICHEL DRAPPIER TAKES A BREAK IN HIS VINEYARDS WITH HIS THREE CHILDREN,<br />
CHARLINE, HUGO AND ANTOINE<br />
WINTER 2023 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE <strong>FR</strong>ENCH EXPERTS ON WINE<br />
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