Coteaux champenois is a still dry red, white, and rosé appellation in Champagne AOC, Champagne. The dominant grapes are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier. The key soils are chalk, limestone, marl, clay-limestone. The climate is characterized by cool continental, northern latitude, frost risk. Use Coteaux champenois to remember that Champagne's delimited area also supports still wines, not only sparkling wine. Typical fruit: red cherry, lemon, green apple. Other typical notes: chalk, flowers, subtle spice. Wines typically show high acidity, light to medium body, dry. Ageing potential is short to moderate, higher for top villages/producers.