Le Royal Coteau
ル・ロワイヤル・コトー
Grauves' cooperative champagne, founded in 1948 on the Côte des Blancs
About Le Royal Coteau
Le Royal Coteau is the cooperative champagne brand of Grauves, a village on the Côte des Blancs about 10 km south of Épernay. The cooperative was founded in 1948 and is based at 11 rue de la Coopérative. Its member growers farm Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, mainly around Grauves and a few neighbouring communes. The cooperative also markets champagne under other labels, including Pierre Lefranc and Philippe Florent. The name Royal Coteau is the nickname of Grauves, whose vineyards are ringed by a horseshoe of forest.
Who Is This For?
For those who want to taste a village cooperative's champagne from the Côte des Blancs rather than a big-house label
Wines of Le Royal Coteau
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Le Royal Coteau?
- Le Royal Coteau is a champagne cooperative brand based in Grauves, on the Côte des Blancs, founded in 1948.
- Where is Le Royal Coteau located?
- It is at 11 rue de la Coopérative in Grauves (51190), about 10 km south of Épernay.
- Why is it called Royal Coteau?
- Royal Coteau is a nickname of the village of Grauves, whose vineyards are surrounded by forest in a horseshoe shape.
- Which grapes does the cooperative work with?
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, grown mainly around Grauves and a few neighbouring communes of the Côte des Blancs.
- Does the cooperative sell under other names?
- Yes. Besides Le Royal Coteau, it markets champagne under labels such as Pierre Lefranc and Philippe Florent.