Collet
Champagne Art Deco Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Nero, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Minimum 4 years in our centuries-old limestone cellars. |
- Traditional method: secondary fermentation in the bottle and a minimum ageing of 4 years in limestone cellars
- Premier Cru Cuvée: blend of 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir and 15% Pinot Meunier
- Aromas: white flowers and tulips, lemon zest, ripe citrus fruits, pineapple and apple
- Taste and perlage: very fine perlage, creamy structure; notes of citrus, lime, smoky and saline hints
- Serving and pairings: serve at 6–8 °C with starters, veal carpaccio, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Art Deco Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine with Brut dosage produced by Collet. It is created from a skilful blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. In the glass, it displays a bright lemon-yellow colour, enhanced by an extremely fine perlage. The aromatic profile opens with hints of tulips and white flowers, enriched by lemon zest and ripe citrus fruits. This is followed by notes of pineapple and apple, with smoky nuances, anise and lavender honey. On the palate, the creamy texture envelops the citrusy attack, revealing crisp fruit and a hint of salinity. It pairs harmoniously with veal carpaccio, selected cheeses and lean fish.
Where it comes from
The identity of this Premier Cru Champagne reflects the territorial variety of the region, combining grapes harvested in outstanding villages such as Ville-Dommange, Mailly-Champagne and Vertus. Collet, a historic independent winegrowers estate founded in 1921 in Aÿ, selects different terroirs to define a sip of consistent finesse. The exposure of the soils enhances the natural balance of the grapes, while ageing in centuries-old limestone cellars gives the wine a profound roundness, broadening its aromatic complexity and gustatory breadth.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, with the prise de mousse taking place through secondary fermentation in the bottle. Ageing on the lees lasts for at least four years, an essential step to integrate the dosage and achieve the typical soft texture. This careful process preserves the original freshness while enhancing the delicacy of the aromatic profile. Best served between 6 and 8°C, this wine boasts excellent ageing potential, lending itself to optimal bottle maturation estimated between five and ten years.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1921 in Aÿ, a Grand Cru village, Maison Collet is a historic establishment of independent winegrowers. Its Champagne Art Deco Brut is the flagship cuvée, an elegant synthesis of prestigious terroirs such as Ville-Dommange and Mailly-Champagne. This excellent Champagne ages for at least 4 years in centuries-old limestone cellars, developing a soft creaminess and an extremely fine perlage. The excellence of this label is recognised by critics and boasts prestigious awards, including an outstanding 92 points from Hachette.
Awards
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88/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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89/100
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Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1921
For the first time in the history of Champagne, a group of winegrowers joined forces to produce their own champagne. Raoul Collet, director of the Maison for thirty years and spokesperson for the winegrowers and their commitment to the recognition of their terroir and their know-how, gave his name to the brand. Read more
| Name | Collet Champagne Art Deco Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 43% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Nero, 15% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Collet |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1921 in Aÿ, a Grand Cru village, Maison Collet is a historic establishment of independent winegrowers. Its Champagne Art Deco Brut is the flagship cuvée, an elegant synthesis of prestigious terroirs such as Ville-Dommange and Mailly-Champagne. This excellent Champagne ages for at least 4 years in centuries-old limestone cellars, developing a soft creaminess and an extremely fine perlage. The excellence of this label is recognised by critics and boasts prestigious awards, including an outstanding 92 points from Hachette. |
| Origin | Ville-Dommange, Rilly-La-Montagne, Ludes, Chigny-Les-Roses, Mailly-Champagne, Villers-Marmery, Vertus |
| Fermentation | Minimally 4 years |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method (bottle fermentation), with a minimum ageing of 4 years in century-old limestone cellars. |
| Aging | Minimum 4 years in our centuries-old limestone cellars. |
| Residual sugar | 8.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |