Sophie Cossy : Les Raisins de Pargny 2020

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Les Raisins de Pargny 2020 by Sophie Cossy

Tasting

Appearance
With its bright blonde hue, the wine captivates with its rapid bubbles creating a fine mousse cord, offering an elegant presentation in the glass.

Nose
The bouquet opens with an intense and warm impression, featuring notes of stewed fruit (apricot, mirabelle plum) and sweet spices. As it aerates, the nose evolves toward pastry-like 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 lively acidity and a texture that is both warm and delicate, delivering a lovely sapidity.

Food and Wine Pairings

This Premier Cru Champagne pairs beautifully with plain gougères, a surprise bread, or sweet and savory canapés. Its balanced structure and freshness make it an ideal companion for an aperitif or light starters.

A balanced Premier Cru Champagne from the Montagne de Reims

The estate

Founded in 1764, Champagne Cossy has been run by Sophie Cossy for the past decade. Located in Jouy-les-Reims, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims, the vineyard spans several communes, 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. A commitment to sustainable practices and a distinctive 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 is sourced from the Les Monts Coupes 1 and 2 and Les Ecus parcels, while the pinot noir is grown on Les Montilleux, Les Viraux, and Les Beaux-Regards. These Premier Cru terroirs impart the wine's distinctive 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 warm, sunny summer with periods of drought. These climatic conditions favored optimal ripening of the grapes, offering a fine balance between freshness and concentration. The harvest, carried out at perfect maturity, yielded grapes of exceptional quality, promising a vintage with character.

Winemaking and aging

Les Raisins de Pargny 2020 benefits from vinification entirely in 228-liter barrels, allowing for complex aromatic development and a rich texture. This traditional method encourages oxygen exchange and brings a subtle woody note that blends harmoniously with the whole. The production, limited to 1,250 bottles, reflects a qualitative and artisanal approach.

Blend
50% chardonnay and 50% pinot noir.