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Champagne Ulysse Collin Rosé de Saignée Les Maillons NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceThe Collin family's winemaking roots in Congy can be traced back for generations, dating back to 1812. Current generation Olivier Collin reclaimed the family vineyards, which had been leased out to Pommery, in 2003, after years of working to break the lease. He turned the near 9 hectare estate into organic viticulture, and ushered in the start of the label Ulysse Collin, one of the stars of the grower champagne movement. Their three vineyards are located in the Coteaux du Petit Morin, and Côteaux du Sézannais. Olivier's time working with Anselme Selosse can be seen in the low-intervention winemaking, and use of large foudres and 225L barrels. In a frosted bottle, this saignée method rose is from pinot noir of Les Maillons, in Sézannais. The deep salmon / cherry hue is from 24 hours on skins. This was all from 2017, and spent 36 months sur lattes before disgorge with a very low dosage. Perfumed cherry, pomegranate, and raspberry fill the core, lined with meringue, and bedded with crushed stones. This textural, savoury wine runs long and saline, vibrating along the finish. Surprising amount of finesse for saignée, which is not easy to achieve with champagne.Tasted: 04 December 2024Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| QC | $145.00 | 750ml | SAQ |
Grape: Pinot Noir
