Yann Alexandre - Coteaux champenois - Terre des Clos - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Terre des Clos Coteaux Champenois reveals bright, precise flavours of morello cherry and juicy red berries, underpinned by a subtle touch of oak that introduces delicate hints of spice and balsamic complexity. The fine-grained tannins provide structure and poise, while the wine's balanced acidity keeps it fresh and vibrant. With its refined texture and lingering red fruit flavours, this is a rare and expertly crafted expression of the terroir, selected as a favourite by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested from a small, meticulously tended parcel in the Ardre Valley (Terres des Clos), this wine is crafted from grapes specifically cultivated for red wine production. The process includes destemming, gentle punching down at the start of fermentation, separation of free-run and press juice, followed by a three-week maceration. The wine is then aged for 14 months in barrels, resulting in a refined and carefully balanced expression of its terroir.

Color:

Clear ruby.

Nose:

A vibrant aromatic expression showcasing glistening, juicy notes of morello cherry and ripe red fruit, intertwined with subtle hints of oak, delicate spices, and balsamic nuances from barrel aging.

Palate:

Balanced and expertly crafted, this cuvée showcases its maturity with a well-structured palate, supported by refined tannins and vibrant flavours of ripe red fruit.

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast Bresse poultry or guinea fowl, well-matured Galician prime rib, sweetbreads with new carrots, just-seared red tuna or in a red wine matelote, turbot served with risotto and a simple veal jus.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

An exceptional expression of Champagne’s terroir, the Coteaux Champenois is a Pinot Noir red wine of remarkable elegance and depth. Crafted with meticulous care, Yann Alexandre showcases his mastery through this refined cuvée, drawn from a single, meticulously tended 0.15-hectare plot in the village of Marfaux.


Renowned for his exquisitely precise sparkling wines from the Montagne de Reims, Yann now reveals a rare treasure of his craft. This confidential red is a true connoisseur’s wine, offering layers of delicate complexity and structure. With fewer than 1,000 bottles produced annually, it rivals the legendary Coteaux Champenois of Egly-Ouriet in both rarity and distinction.