Description
Champagne Collet Grand Cru 2012 Collection Privée is an exceptional sparkling wine. It is a single-vineyard, single-varietal Blanc de Noirs made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes harvested in the Grand Cru terroir of Aÿ. Produced in a limited run of approximately 6,100 bottles, it offers remarkable vinous complexity.
Wine characteristics:
- Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir (Aÿ Grand Cru).
- Vintage: 2012 (a remarkable year in Champagne).
- Production: Single plot, extended aging on lees for approximately 8 years.
- Dosage: Approximately 8 g/L
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Complex aromas of ripe fruit, orange blossom, and frangipane, with a touch of lemon and chalk.
- Palate: The house's signature creamy texture, a balance between vinous power, freshness, and lingering minerality.
- Pairings: Ideal with seafood, crab, or lobster.