Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Ulysse Collin
Label Name:
 
Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs V17
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne (Champagne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: up to 97 pts for select Les Maillons releases; Vinous: ~93–94; multiple high scores and strong critical praise for recent bases/disgorgements

Tasting Note
Ripe red and stone fruits with brioche, toasted almond, clear honey and saline minerality; subtle oxidative notes, bright acidity, creamy mousse and a long, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, lobster, roast chicken, veal, creamy cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, grilled eel (unagi), Thai green papaya salad, light Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle: hand-harvested, destemmed, gentle press; spontaneous fermentation in mainly-used Burgundy barrels, aged on lees ~36 months, Extra-Brut low dosage (≈1–2.4 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Produced by Olivier (Ulysse) Collin as single-vineyard cuvée 'Les Maillons' in the Côte de Sézanne; small domaine famed for single-vineyard, terroir-driven Champagnes.