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Christophe Mignon

Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier

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Extra Brut

Festigny

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Christophe has the mind of an engineer and the heart and soul of a fifth generation farmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe and his wife Laurence have followed the lunar calendar for 20 years, allowing the moon’s cycles to dictate their work in the vineyards and in the cellar. They strives to follow the rhythm of nature and explains, “the moon for a vigneron is like a metronome for a musician.”  In seeking harmony between the root system and everything that happens above ground, Mignon employs one person per hectare in his vineyards. This ambitious and costly ratio helps to obtain very low yields and directly contributes to the high quality of mature fruit at harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMignon prefers his wines on the drier side and picking at optimum ripeness allows for little to no dosage (added sugar). Additionally, very minimal amounts of sulfur are used. \u003c\/span\u003eSeán and Françoise Gilley - Terroirs Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-09-07T11:19:29+10:00","created_at":"2017-09-07T11:21:06+10:00","vendor":"Christophe Mignon","type":"Extra Brut","tags":["artisan","Base vintage: 2012","Blanc de Noirs","Extra Brut","Grower","Region: Festigny","Taste: Grower","Taste: Pinot Meunier","Taste: Pinot Meunier Dominant","Taste: Red Apple","Taste: Red Fruits","Taste: Textural","Taste: Vinous","Ultra Brut"],"price":10495,"price_min":10495,"price_max":10495,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":707877273628,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"C_MIGNON_NATURE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":2588821127277,"product_id":61879877660,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-05-05T20:23:47+10:00","updated_at":"2018-05-05T20:24:47+10:00","alt":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier Extra Brut Nature Champagne","width":540,"height":1080,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","variant_ids":[707877273628]},"available":false,"name":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":10495,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier Extra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817295392877,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057115"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1525515887","options":["Please select"],"media":[{"alt":"Christophe Mignon Pur Meunier Extra Brut Nature Champagne","id":817295392877,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"width":540,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057115"},"aspect_ratio":0.5,"height":1080,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/christophe-mignon-pur-meunier-extra-brut-champagne-image.jpg?v=1569057115","width":540}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e- Based in the Marne Valley in a village called Festigny, known for excellent Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Farmed organically and using biodynamics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Goats cheese and mushroom tart with flaky pastry... Or on it's own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of how good a pure 100% pinot meunier can look when under the right hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is lots of juicy red apple, soft red fruits, spicy complexity and the right balance between fruit and acidity. It is brut nature (fermented to dryness with no added sugar) which highlights its vinous nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a little tartness on the finish which is welcome. Overall, well-made grower champagne with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Mignon comes from a long line of farmers in the hamlet of Le-Mesnil-le-Huttier, 13 miles west of Epernay.  His 6.3 hectares of vines were planted by his great-grandparents and are spread among thirty parcels. 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Frederic Savart

Frederic Savart L'Ouverture Premier Cru

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Blanc de Noirs

Base 2014

Ecueil

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Frederic Savart

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We are very fortunate in Australia to have access to this small allocation and our proud to have it available for all the champagne lovers out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving taken over from his father Daniel in 2005, Frédéric Savart has been focussed on the vineyards and improving their health. The results show in the wines - they are crystal clear expressions of both soil and grape variety, offering aromatic complexity along with mineral freshness. Texturally graceful and full of life, these are gastronomic champagnes of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our travels to champagne we came across a Sea bass tartare with cucumber, radish and parsnip puree if you're feeling fancy. 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There is a pronounced pink grapefruit character with a fine, clean finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis 100% pinot noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic approach to farming (although not certified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% reserve wines and the base wine is 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% of the wine has been in 5 year old barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 months on lees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho is Savart? Savart is an exciting champagne house based in Eceuil along the Marne Valley, that focuses on making expressive, organically-managed and terroir-driven champagne. They own just 4 hectares of land (1 of which is in neighbouring \u003cspan\u003evillage of Villiers-aux-Noeuds)\u003c\/span\u003e most of which is pinot noir and they craft a small quantity of high quality champagne each year. We are very fortunate in Australia to have access to this small allocation and our proud to have it available for all the champagne lovers out there. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving taken over from his father Daniel in 2005, Frédéric Savart has been focussed on the vineyards and improving their health. The results show in the wines - they are crystal clear expressions of both soil and grape variety, offering aromatic complexity along with mineral freshness. Texturally graceful and full of life, these are gastronomic champagnes of the highest order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn our travels to champagne we came across a Sea bass tartare with cucumber, radish and parsnip puree if you're feeling fancy. You could also do a simple piece of grilled fish with avocado and citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

Dhondt-Grellet

Dhondt-Grellet 'Les Terres Fines'

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Blanc de Blancs

NV

Flavigny

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The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne.  Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. 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After a few minutes in the glass, the wine came out of its tight, awkward shell and opened up to reveal bright citrus, green pear fruit and some almond-meal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spark of minerality came through, finishing with a soft, almost pillowy or creamy texture showing the use of perpetual solera aged reserve wines. A very pristine example of Blanc de Blancs from this producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vines here are about 45 years of age and still ploughed by horse. The yield is low and Adrien has been introducing some herbal preparations, common amongst biodynamic practices. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has been fermented entirely in stainless steel with a tiny 2 g\/l dosage which adds to that initial citrus-chalk impression. It has gone through malolactic fermentation and has only spent about 17 months on lees. Perhaps in the future, this could be a bit longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003eBased in the village of Flavigny (west of Avize). The fruit is sourced from Premier Cru vineyard - Cuis. The base vintage for this is 70% 2015 with 30% Perpetual reserve from 1986.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Dhondt-Grellet's NV Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Les Terres Fines Premier Cru is powerful, intense and richly flavoured, with plenty of old-vine Chardonnay character. There is a real vinosity in the glass that is hugely appealing. Over time, the wine fills out its broad frame nicely. Although the Les Terres Fines is at times a bit burly, it is certainly not lacking in personality. This is a decidedly masculine expression of Cuis Chardonnay. Lemon confit, wild flowers, almonds and brioche infuse the deeply satisfying finish. The low dosage style works nicely here.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003cem\u003eAntonio Galloni, Vinous 2016\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 2017 Adrien Dhondt Won Vigneron of the Year in ‘Les Trophies Champenois’ after taking over his parents estate in 2010. This is no mean feat as Adrien is still in his 20’s! His parents, Dad is the Dhondt and Mum is the Grellet, decided to stop selling to the Négociants in 1986 and instead turned their hands to creating their own champagne.  Their focus was to have an organic approach and only using what was available in nature. Since Adrien took the reins, he has turned is attention to terroir expression and growing the number of cuvées they have.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDhondt-Grellet strongly believes in the perpetual Solera system, which is to blend previous champagne vintages that date back to 1986, into the more recent harvests. Adrien was quoted from a Spanish saying that, “the older wines are present to educate the younger wines.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e"}

Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collin 'Les Maillons' NV

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Blanc de Noirs

NV

Congy

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The current release includes a significantly higher portion of reserve wine than previously, (and is all the better for it!), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaged in three to 6-year-old barrels (including some foudres) for the first seven months of its life. Disgorged with only 2.4 grams. This a gloriously perfumed, red-fruited wine with wonderful purity and mineral energy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 50\/50 blend of 2014 and 2013 wine, disgorged in March 2018. The beautifully textured and perfumed Blanc de Noirs comes from a site called\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Maillons\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Barbonne-Fayel,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enear the town of\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(in the Côte de\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSézanne). Of Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. 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Of Les Maillons’ 6 hectares, Collin farms 2.5 hectares and is the only grower to work the soil here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake sure you grab this while you can, strictly limited stocks available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collin Rosé de Saignée

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Rosé

NV

Congy

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It's easy to acquire a bitterness which is very unpleasant, and which can destabilize the wine.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivier has regularly expressed similar sentiment and yet the wine in the glass always makes it look so easy. The fruit is macerated for 24-36 hours (depending on phenolic maturity) and aged in barrel for one year. Olivier keeps 20% of the stems which are layered in the ferment. Dosage is 2.4 g\/L. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always, this is a wonderful wine that stacks up to the very best rosé of the region. Expect something akin to a light red with vibrant red fruits (grenadine, wild strawberry) and rose water and then this chalky, cheddar cloth, salty, leesy complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust outstanding and it will only get better over the next 2-5 years. But why wait?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-10-31T19:18:33+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-31T16:13:19+11:00","vendor":"Ulysse Collin","type":"Rosé","tags":["Artisan","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","New Arrival","Region: Congy","Rosé","Rosé Saignée","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Lees","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Rosehip","Taste: Saignee","Taste: Salty","Taste: Strawberry","Taste: Wild Strawberry","Year: NV"],"price":23999,"price_min":23999,"price_max":23999,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13777065541741,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ULYSSE_ROSE_SAIGNEE","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4224139133037,"product_id":1481610133613,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T16:21:17+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T16:21:17+11:00","alt":null,"width":210,"height":300,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540963277","variant_ids":[13777065541741]},"available":false,"name":"Ulysse Collin Rosé de Saignée - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":23999,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1254347440237,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"width":210,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140987"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540963277"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1540963277","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1254347440237,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"width":210,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140987"},"aspect_ratio":0.7,"height":300,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse-Collin-Rose-de-Saignee-Emperor-Champagne.jpg?v=1569140987","width":210}],"content":"\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to present to you the brilliant workings of champagne mastermind Ollivier Collin. Ulysse Collin is truly something special that we just had to get in stock for our wonderful customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeter Liem quotes Olivier Collin, “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eIt's very difficult to make a macerated rosé,\"\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe says.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003e“The pH rises very quickly, the acidities fall very quickly, and the wines always run the danger of being heavy. It's easy to acquire a bitterness which is very unpleasant, and which can destabilize the wine.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlivier has regularly expressed similar sentiment and yet the wine in the glass always makes it look so easy. The fruit is macerated for 24-36 hours (depending on phenolic maturity) and aged in barrel for one year. Olivier keeps 20% of the stems which are layered in the ferment. Dosage is 2.4 g\/L. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs always, this is a wonderful wine that stacks up to the very best rosé of the region. Expect something akin to a light red with vibrant red fruits (grenadine, wild strawberry) and rose water and then this chalky, cheddar cloth, salty, leesy complexity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust outstanding and it will only get better over the next 2-5 years. But why wait?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Coming soon...\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collin 'Les Roises' NV

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Blanc de Blancs

NV

Congy

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Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. 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Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}

Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collin 'Les Enfers'

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Blanc de Blancs

NV

Congy

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{"id":1481565077613,"title":"Ulysse Collin 'Les Enfers'","handle":"ulysse-collin-les-enfers-blanc-de-blancs-single-vineyard-champagne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor are proud to have a strictly limited allocation of this elusive producer - Ulysse Collin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe name\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eEnfer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(hell) probably relates to the reddish colour of the clay.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 2013 offered today was aged in Olivier’s cellar for 48 months on lees and d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eisgorged\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith 2.4 grams dosage only.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a deep, layered, seductive wine with a creamy core of rich stone fruit and nutty lees complexity and a long, driven finish.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Roises\u003c\/i\u003e, are neighbouring parcels with the former\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexposed east and the latter exposed south. The soils for both parcels are clay and chalk with flint, although\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas much less clay. The lower amount of clay (and therefore higher chalk content) often makes for a sleeker, more quicksilver expression of Congy although the clay is deeply brown and rich in iron, which brings power, and the longer ageing is now giving more and more depth and complexity.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSingle vintage (2013) disgorged in March 2018.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 100% Chardonnay from a 0.6 hectare, 40-year-old vineyard in Congy, also in the Coteaux du Petit Morin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Les Enfers should be enjoyed with caviar and other haute cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-10-31T14:47:37+11:00","created_at":"2018-10-31T11:48:51+11:00","vendor":"Ulysse Collin","type":"Blanc de Blancs","tags":["Artisan","Blanc de blancs","Extra Brut","Grower","Natural Winemaking","New Arrival","Region: Congy","Sustainable","Taste: Aged 4 Years on Lees","Taste: Chalky","Taste: Chardonnay Dominant","Taste: Creamy","Taste: Extra Brut","Taste: Mineral","Taste: Nut","Taste: Stone Fruit","Taste: Texture","Year: NV"],"price":27499,"price_min":27499,"price_max":27499,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":13776585490541,"title":"Single","option1":"Single","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"ULYSSE_LES_ENF_BDB","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":4224554205293,"product_id":1481565077613,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-31T21:02:36+11:00","updated_at":"2018-10-31T21:02:44+11:00","alt":null,"width":800,"height":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980164","variant_ids":[13776585490541]},"available":false,"name":"Ulysse Collin 'Les Enfers' - Single","public_title":"Single","options":["Single"],"price":27499,"weight":1500,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":0,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":"","featured_media":{"alt":null,"id":1254439125101,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":800,"width":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002"}}}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980164"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1540980164","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":1254439125101,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":800,"width":800,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":800,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1922\/1617\/products\/Ulysse_Collin-Les_Enfers-Blanc-de-Blancs-champagne-emperor.jpg?v=1569141002","width":800}],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmperor are proud to have a strictly limited allocation of this elusive producer - Ulysse Collin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe name\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eEnfer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(hell) probably relates to the reddish colour of the clay.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"\"\u003eThe 2013 offered today was aged in Olivier’s cellar for 48 months on lees and d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eisgorged\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith 2.4 grams dosage only.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt’s a deep, layered, seductive wine with a creamy core of rich stone fruit and nutty lees complexity and a long, driven finish.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Roises\u003c\/i\u003e, are neighbouring parcels with the former\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexposed east and the latter exposed south. The soils for both parcels are clay and chalk with flint, although\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas much less clay. The lower amount of clay (and therefore higher chalk content) often makes for a sleeker, more quicksilver expression of Congy although the clay is deeply brown and rich in iron, which brings power, and the longer ageing is now giving more and more depth and complexity.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSingle vintage (2013) disgorged in March 2018.\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci class=\"\"\u003eLes Enfers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 100% Chardonnay from a 0.6 hectare, 40-year-old vineyard in Congy, also in the Coteaux du Petit Morin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery, and the\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eCoteaux du Petit Morin had a star in the making. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout going into chapter and verse, Collin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). Collin neither fines nor filters and ages each pressing separately in old barrels of varying sizes, after which they are blended and bottled in July. Collin disgorges after a minimum 24 months on lees with a tiny 1-3 grams dosage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn short, these are some of the most original and outstanding terroir-driven wines emanating from Champagne. They are simply ‘required drinking’ for both students of Champagne in general and followers of the greatest grower wines in particular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood suggestion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Les Enfers should be enjoyed with caviar and other haute cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collin 'Les Perrieres' NV

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Congy

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The flint certainly seems to bring something special, magnifying the salty, smoky edge of the wine. It can be kept for 10-15 years no problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe vines are now 35 years old and the current release is based on 2014 with 50% reserve wine from 2013 (from the same vineyard).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStocks are strictly limited so be sure to get your hands on this one!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday the fame of the Coteaux du Petit Morin and Côte de Sézanne terroirs—for lovers of great grower wines anyway—rest on the shoulders of one vigneron. It’s just as well that those shoulders belong to Olivier Collin. Collin was one of a group of young growers (several of whom are now revered) who fell into the orbit of Anselme Selosse – who he ended up working with in 2001. Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). 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Fast forward four years and Collin had managed to untangle his family’s 8 hectares of vines from the lengthy, byzantine contracts his family had made with Pommery. By 2012, Antonio Galloni was compelled to write that: “\u003cem\u003eThere is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse.”\u003c\/em\u003e Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, there’s no hiding from the fact that this grower’s wines today represent some of the finest in Champagne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollin’s vineyards are ploughed and yields are strictly controlled when required. The grass is allowed to grow naturally during the winter, no herbicides or pesticides are used and strict sorting occurs at harvest. In the Congy cellar, the grapes are pressed in a traditional 1950s Coquard press and the juice is vinified in a growing collection of large-format barrels and foudre, with no added yeasts (or anything else). 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