Marie Courtin 'Concordance' Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, France

A Champagne of rare precision and purity, ‘Concordance’ is a testament to Dominique Moreau’s unwavering trust in her vines and the power of natural winemaking. This cuvée is produced only in exceptional vintages, when everything in the vineyard is in perfect harmony—allowing Dominique to craft it sans soufre (without sulfur). The result? A Blanc de Noirs that hums with energy, expressing Pinot Noir in its most unfiltered, unrestrained form.

Product Details:

• Appellation: Champagne AOC (Côte des Bars)
• Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic (Ecocert EU, Demeter)
• Vineyard:
  • Hillside parcel in Polisot, Barséquanais
  • 40- to 45-year-old massale-selected vines
  • East/Southeast exposure for optimal ripeness and freshness
  • Clay-limestone soils with veins of Kimmeridgian limestone (the same found in Chablis)
• Vinification:
  • Hand-harvested
  • Native yeast fermentation (yeasts cultivated from the vineyard itself)
  • Fermented in epoxy-lined tanks, aged 36 months sur lies
  • No sulfur, no dosage, unfined, unfiltered

Sensory Description:

Jessica Barrand, co-owner of Wine Dispensary, describes ‘Concordance’ as “stunning in its clarity—like Pinot Noir stripped to its essence, a Champagne that feels alive with energy and tension.” The nose is high-toned and expressive, with aromas of crisp green apple, white flowers, warm biscuit dough, and sea spray minerality. The palate is taut and racy, showing layers of yellow orchard fruit, citrus zest, and delicate herbal notes, underscored by a briny, chalk-laden structure. The finish is long, saline, and mouthwatering, urging another sip.

Winemaker’s Background:

Dominique Moreau founded Champagne Marie Courtin in 2005, naming it after her grandmother, a woman deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. Dominique has built her estate around single-parcel, single-variety, single-vintage Champagnes, rejecting the conventional large-house blending approach. Her biodynamic farming and spiritual connection to the vineyard—using tools like pendulums to gauge energy flow—result in wines that are as much about intuition as they are about precision. ‘Concordance’ is her most radical expression, a Champagne made without sulfur in vintages where nature requires no intervention.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 48–50°F in a white wine glass to allow its layers to unfold. A natural pairing for briny oysters, sea urchin, or delicate sashimi, its mineral backbone also makes it a striking match for truffle-infused dishes or aged Comté cheese. The absence of sulfur gives ‘Concordance’ a unique vibrancy, so it’s best enjoyed young and fresh, but patient collectors will find intrigue in how it evolves over time.

‘Concordance’ is a rare cuvée, produced only in the finest years when Dominique deems the grapes capable of standing on their own, without sulfur’s stabilizing influence. With a cult following among natural wine lovers and Champagne purists alike, this is a bottle to secure when found, savor when opened, and remember long after the last sip.