The dark horse of the range made exclusively with pinot noir. What strikes you is the clear and brilliant appearance, with light amber hints in the glass. The nose is alive and vivacious with fresh red cherry and citrus fruit character leaning toward pink grapefruit.
Club Price $80.70 (?) ?
Champagne Charles Collin was founded in 1952 in the heart of the Côte des Bar region and represents over 140 grape growers with 330 hectares of vines, making them one of the largest producers in the region. Based across two sites in Fontette and Essoyes, which is coincidentally also the home of the famous impressionist Auguste Renoir. They produce an excellent range of champagne at their state-of-the-art facility, from their award-winning Brut right through to their Prestige Cuvée – Cuvée Charles, in honour of their founder Charles Collin who was the man behind the grower vision back in the early 50’s.Over 90% of the vineyards are planted with Pinot noir, the remainder being planted with chardonnay. This is reflected in the range with the wines showing purity, expression and finesse. They are a young and dynamic team led by the talented winemaker Guillaume Cartier.
We like the idea of Chinese influenced Duck, be it Peking or Pancakes. A recent discovery with more mineral driven wines is the humble radish. There are some amazing radish salad recipes that would heighten some of the flavours in this wine.
Food pairing
We like the idea of Chinese influenced Duck, be it Peking or Pancakes. A recent discovery with more mineral driven wines is the humble radish. There are some amazing radish salad recipes that would heighten some of the flavours in this wine.
About the house
Champagne Charles Collin was founded in 1952 in the heart of the Côte des Bar region and represents over 140 grape growers with 330 hectares of vines, making them one of the largest producers in the region. Based across two sites in Fontette and Essoyes, which is coincidentally also the home of the famous impressionist Auguste Renoir. They produce an excellent range of champagne at their state-of-the-art facility, from their award-winning Brut right through to their Prestige Cuvée – Cuvée Charles, in honour of their founder Charles Collin who was the man behind the grower vision back in the early 50’s.Over 90% of the vineyards are planted with Pinot noir, the remainder being planted with chardonnay. This is reflected in the range with the wines showing purity, expression and finesse. They are a young and dynamic team led by the talented winemaker Guillaume Cartier.
Descriptors & Texture
Pinot Noir Dominant
Orchard Fruit
Red Apple Pear
Stone Fruit
White Peach
Citrus Fruit
Lemon