COLIN "ALLIANCE" – Champagne AOC Brut

• COUNTRY: France
• REGION: Champagne - Cote des Blancs
• GRAPE VARIETY: 65% Chardonnay, 35% Meunier
• DOSAGE: Brut
• AGEING: 36 months on lees
• AROMAS: eucalyptus, apricot, white peach, barley sugar
• ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12%

The Winery, founded in the 18th century in the commune of Vertus by the Colin family and still run by its descendants, produces 90,000 bottles from 10 hectares in the commune of Vertus and 4.5 hectares between Sézanne, Oiry, and Cramant. The soil is predominantly silty-calcareous and gives the wine sapidity and exotic notes. All Colin champagnes are characterized by a finish reminiscent of orange zest. The company is HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certified, meaning vines cultivated using the "sustainable" viticulture method, preferring organic and natural methods.

The company has been using a Reserve Perpetuelle system since 2004 as the base for its cuvées: reserve wines are added year by year with a play on proportions so that "old wines can educate the young," to bring complexity and maturity to the champagnes and preserve their freshness.

Tasting Notes: The nose bursts with notes of flowers, eucalyptus, apricot, white peach, barley sugar, quince, and candied fruit. The velvety softness of this balanced champagne comes alive in the mouth. An easy-drinking and delicious wine that exudes a sense of satisfaction and generosity.

Pairings: Ideal with raw seafood and scallops, it pairs well with baked fish, white meat main courses, and delicate risottos.