Simon Rion - Original

A philosophical and timeless cuvée by Simon Rion: "Originel", a champagne from perpetual wine that embodies the origins and continuity of the Courmas vineyard. The name evokes both the primary essence and the intergenerational transmission of the craft.

The composition reveals a deep oenological philosophy: 60% of the 2022 harvest – a classic blend composed of 50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay – combined with 40% of perpetual reserve, this timeless wine that Simon Rion maintains year after year, guaranteeing consistency and historical depth to each cuvée.

Vinified in stainless steel and concrete tanks to preserve natural freshness and minerality, the wine underwent complete malolactic fermentation. This champagne remains true to this perpetual wine approach: not aged extremely long, but carrying historical richness through its reserves. Disgorged in November 2024, with a dosage of 4.5 grams as a Brut, this champagne offers a tempered and balanced sweetness that accompanies the balanced blend of the three grape varieties.

It's a philosophy: perpetual wine embodies the continuity of the winegrower's work, the idea that each vintage contributes to the edifice of a living tradition. With its 12.5° alcohol, it is a generous and accessible champagne, carrying a sincere winemaking history – Simon Rion's original, its very essence.