Simon Rion - White 2 Blacks 2021

A champagne with character by Simon Rion, a winegrower and producer based in Courmas, who combines two great black grape varieties into a singular and generous cuvée. The name "Blanc 2 Noirs" tells this simple story: a blanc de noirs, a pure expression of Pinot Noir and Meunier.

The 2021 vintage reveals a handcrafted and respectful approach. 80% Pinot Noir fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks, preserving freshness and minerality, while 20% Meunier matured in oak barrels, bringing roundness, aromatic generosity, and a subtle woody structure. The aging favors the lees: three months for the tanks, eight months for the barrels, ensuring remarkable richness and complexity. Malolactic fermentation is partial, maintaining a certain natural liveliness.

The clay-limestone terroir of Courmas is mechanically worked and naturally grassed – a viticulture that respects the soil and the ecosystem. Without filtration or fining, this champagne preserves its raw and authentic character. Disgorged in April 2025, with a dosage measured at 2.6 grams "Extra Brut," it offers that subtle tempered sweetness that accompanies the fruit without overwhelming it.

With its 12.5° alcohol and limited production of 900 bottles, it is a grower's champagne: authentic, vibrant, carrying the terroir of Courmas and Simon Rion's natural philosophy. A wine that reveals all the generosity of Pinot Noir tempered by the discreet elegance of Meunier.