Champagne Cose — Roland Champion from Chouilly Grand Cru

Champagne Cose — Roland Champion from Chouilly Grand Cru

Champagne Cose is a négociant project by Victor Allier and Gil Conejo. Instead of large volumes, the two focus on hand-selected grapes from top growers and individual parcel champagnes. The grapes for the Champion CHY R.22 come from Roland Champion in Chouilly Grand Cru on the Côte des Blancs.

Vignoble & Terroir

The grapes for the champagne documented so far come from Chouilly, one of the most renowned Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs. Chouilly is known for its Chardonnay with fine minerality and freshness, shaped by chalky soils.

Vinification

Champagne Cose works with natural fermentation in oak barrels — for the Champion CHY R.22, they used barrels that were previously used at Selosse. The aging takes place on full lees, without sulfur addition. The philosophy focuses on uncompromising quality and respectful work with the material that the growers provide.

The Cuvées in Detail

Champion CHY R.22 — Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

Pressed by Roland Champion in Chouilly. Natural fermentation in ex-Selosse oak barrels, aging on full lees, without sulfur. Disgorged in July 2024, 782 bottles were produced. A Grand Cru Chardonnay with fine minerality, light brioche notes, vibrant freshness and structure. On the palate citrus, white flowers, a long, precise finish with subtle salinity.

100% Chardonnay · Base R.22 · Terroir: Chouilly Grand Cru

My Tastings

• Champion CHY R.22 (Dégorge 2024) — tasted on February 24, 2025

Facts

Sources for this portrait: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.