Roger Coulon — Winery in Vrigny

The Coulon family's winegrowing began in 1806 in Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the north-west corner of the Montagne de Reims. Now the 8th and 9th generations, Eric, Isabelle, daughter Louise and son Edgar, work together towards the same goal: making champagne that reflects nature and terroir. No herbicides, insecticides or pesticides; certified organic since 2019. No filtration, no fining. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, with all 109 plots kept separate. Agroforestry as a philosophy: deliberately combining different plants and tree species in one ecosystem. The family works with like-minded growers such as Egly-Ouriet, Selosse, Agrapart and Jacquesson, who call themselves the Trait d'Union. Eric and Isabelle personally welcome visitors for a tour of the cellars, the press and the wine bar, followed by a tasting including the iconic Esprit de Vrigny and the Réserve de l'Hommée. If you want to stay longer, there's the Clos des Terres Soudées guest house, where antique furniture and eight generations of history fill the walls. In season, vineyard visits, themed workshops and harvest days are also possible.