Colin Champagne
Alliance Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 67% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Ageing for 18-30 months on the lees. |
- Traditional method: fermentation in steel and oak, aged on the lees for 18–30 months
- Blend: 67% Chardonnay and 33% Pinot Meunier; Brut Champagne AOC designation
- Aromatic profile: floral and fruity notes of white peach, apricot and eucalyptus
- On the palate: velvety and balanced texture, hints of gingerbread, dried fruit and raspberry
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 l bottle, 12% ABV; awarded by Hachette and Wine Spectator
Description
What kind of wine it is
Colin's Alliance Brut is a balanced Brut Champagne, produced using the Traditional Method. It is created from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The bouquet elegantly ranges from floral notes to lively fruity hints. On the nose, it offers nuances of eucalyptus, apricot, white peach, barley sugar and candied fruit. On the palate, a velvety smoothness emerges, enriched by hints of gingerbread, dried fruit, orgeat syrup, violet and raspberry, providing a complex and smooth sip.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced in France, in the Champagne region, highlighting the territorial characteristics of Sézanne and Vertus. The entire supply chain follows the principles of organic and sustainable agriculture, ensuring a glass of great expressive purity. Thanks to its fresh and measured identity, this Champagne harmoniously accompanies sushi and shellfish dishes, and naturally enhances seafood fritters and cheese boards.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict steps of the Traditional Method. The base wine is fermented partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels, a choice aimed at combining aromatic precision and gustatory complexity. Aged on the lees for a period between 18 and 30 months, this is essential for developing the wine's enveloping structure. This meticulous vinification has earned prestigious international accolades, such as the scores awarded by Hachette and Wine Spectator.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1829, the Colin Champagne house created Alliance Brut to celebrate the terroirs of Sézanne and Vertus. This refined Champagne AOC is the result of strictly organic and sustainable production. The winemaking process enhances the grapes through fermentation in steel and oak barrels, followed by careful ageing on the lees for 18-30 months. The use of the meticulous Traditional Method gives the wine an extraordinary velvety smoothness, establishing a cuvée of great prestige praised by international critics, including Wine Spectator.
Awards
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90/100
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
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1829
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| Name | Colin Champagne Alliance Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 67% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Colin Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1829, the Colin Champagne house created Alliance Brut to celebrate the terroirs of Sézanne and Vertus. This refined Champagne AOC is the result of strictly organic and sustainable production. The winemaking process enhances the grapes through fermentation in steel and oak barrels, followed by careful ageing on the lees for 18-30 months. The use of the meticulous Traditional Method gives the wine an extraordinary velvety smoothness, establishing a cuvée of great prestige praised by international critics, including Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Sézanne and Vertus |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels, with ageing on the lees for 18-30 months (traditional method). |
| Aging | Ageing for 18-30 months on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |