Champagne Ulysse Collin

Ulysse Collon Maillons
 
“There is little question Collin’s wines are now on the same level as those of his mentor, Anselme Selosse"
Antonio Galloni
 
Following a life-changing internship with Champagne visionary Anselme Selosse, Olivier Collin was inspired to take back a portion of his family’s vines that had previously been rented to Pommery, in order to make his own wines.  These are single vineyard wines from four different sites, made from a single variety rather than the blends that Champagne is famous for, aged on the lees in 3-6 year old Burgundy barrels. The aim here is to make great still wine, the bubbles are for vivacity and lift.  The result is intense, complex Champagne in a vinous style with plenty of minerality and personality.
 
Available now from stock with prices the best in the market.

“These are five stellar wines from Olivier Collin... All of these Champagnes stand out for their striking purity of fruit, intensity and impeccable balance, qualities they show right out of the barrel as young component wines.”
Antonio Galloni
 

NV EXTRA BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, LES ROISES (2012)                  £325 per 6 IB
"Collin’s NV (2012) Les Roises is intensely aromatic and lifted, with expressive floral, honey and herb notes that soar from the glass. Lemon confit, orange peel, mint, sage and apricot give the Roises its distinctive personality. The south-facing exposure and two years in oak for most of the wine give it much of its decidedly exotic, racy feel. This is Lot 2012, but because of the shockingly low yields of the vintage (down 75%) the blend is actually 25% 2012 and 75% reserve wines from 2011 and 2010 that spent to years in barrel. Drinking window 2017-2025"
93pts Antonio Galloni
 

NV EXTRA BRUT, BLANC DE BLANCS, LES PIERRIERES (2012)           £270 per 6 IB
"The NV (2012) Les Pierrières offers tons of richness in all of its dimensions. The natural radiance of the 2012 base vintage, along with the addition of 20% reserve wines, give the Les Pierrières gorgeous intensity. Lemon confit, chamomile, spice and pastry notes flesh out in an effortless, fleshy Champagne endowed with striking depth and impeccable overall balance. What a gorgeous wine this is. Dosage is 1.7 grams per liter. Disgorged February 2016. Drinking window 2017-2024"
94pts Antonio Galloni

NV EXTRA BRUT, BLANC DE NOIRS, LES MAILLONS (2012)                £260 per 6 IB
"The NV (2012) Les Maillons is a soft, pretty wine done in an especially translucent, lifted style in a vintage in which so many wines are more overt. The red-toned Pinot fruit comes through nicely, with attractive floral and spice notes that add complexity throughout. This is the first release in which a portion of the wine was aged in foudre. The current release is based on 2012, with 20% reserve wines. Dosage is 2.4 grams per liter. Disgorged February, 2016. Drinking window 2017-2025"
92pts Antonio Galloni
 
NV EXTRA BRUT, ROSE DE SAIGNEE, LES MAILLONS (2012)               £280 per 6 IB
"The NV (2013) Rosé de Saignée Les Maillons is pretty and distinctive. This release was disgorged with 24 months on the lees (as opposed to the more typical 36 here), which has left the wine feeling a bit raw and rough around the edges. Cranberry, spice, dried flowers, rose petal and amaro herbs give the wine its signature aromatics. I would prefer to drink the Rosé sooner rather than later. Drinking window 2018-2025"
92pts Antonio Galloni


 
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