UlysseCollinLesMaillonsBlancdeNoirsExtraBrutBV18NV

Ulysse Collin’s home is in the village of Congy in the Coteaux du Petit Morin, 30 kms south-west of Epernay. The business is managed by the talented head of the business Olivier Collin. The principles of singularity and expressing terroir are nowadays the signatures of his estate Olivier produces exclusively single-vineyard champagnes made from naturally farmed fruit using sustainable farming practices.rrHis work in the cellar is similarly straightforward, with an emphasis on minimal interference. He uses native yeasts and as little sulphur as possible (the aim is 50â€?5 mg/l), and the wines are topped off with minimal dosage (a maximum of 2.4 g/l) and bottled at a lower pressure than most. All of his base wines come into contact with oak and the reserve wines are aged in barrels and casks. Each cuvée is disgorged twice a year, the perfect time being mid-February, “when it is cool and there is less oxidation riskâ€?and before “temperatures and workloads in the vineyard increase.”rrOlivier owns 2.5 hectaresof the six hectare lieu dit of Les Maillons, 100% Pinot Noir on east facing slopes in Barbonne-Fayel in the Coteaux du Sezannais . The soils are clay, iron rich over chalk, Olivier mentions the Coccoliths in the soft chalk being the major influence on the champagnes personality.The vines average age is 50 years old. Super concentration, floral and enchanting and will benefit from 5+ years post disgorgement ageing.rrTechnical Information:rVineyard: Coteaux du Sezannais Premier Cru Single Vineyard Les MaillonsrGrape Varieties: 100% Pinot NoirrBase Year: 2018rLees Ageing: 3 yearsrDisgorged: 16 February 2022rDosage: 2.4 g/lrDrink: Now to 2030+rrTasting Note: Initially you see aromas of pear, redcurrants with some spice and nuttiness. The palate is richly textured, lots of flavour of plum and dark red fruits and hints of spice and toast. Good length a great balance of freshness with power of fruit. Pairing with light dishes, scallops and shellfish will bring out the best of this champagne.