{"product_id":"collet-rose-brut-champagne-750ml","title":"Collet Rosé Brut Champagne NV (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFOUNDED: 1921 by Raoul Collet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKER: Sebastien Walasiak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCLIMATE: Continental (cold winters and warm summers) with year round rainfall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePROFILE: Since 1921, the house of Collet has been creating champagnes of character with a view to satisfy connoisseurs who are looking for authenticity, elegance and great finesse. Located in Aÿ, at the heart of the Champagne region, Collet?s vineyards are based mainly on Premier and Grand crus that reflect the diversity of the champagne regions terroirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVITICULTURE: Champagne’s primary distinguishing feature is that the vines are planted at the northernmost limits of their cold tolerance. The ideal vineyard sites are east to southeast facing, gently sloped, and are protected by thickly wooded hilltops allowing the grapes to ripen given the climatic challenges. Champagne Collet’s vineyards are in Premier and Grand Cru villages that reflect the diversity of Champagne’s terroirs. They source fruit from 850 growers spread over 160 different crus (there are a total of 320 crus in Champagne). However, winemaker Sebastien Walasiak uses no more than 10% of the overall vineyard yields to produce the best possible champagnes with year to year style consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKING: The grapes are gently pressed at stations in each vineyard within one hour of being hand harvested so that the clarity of the must is not compromised. Next, an indigenous, natural primary fermentation takes place at the winery. Walasiak blends the resulting base wines of the classic Champagne varieties from hundreds of individual vineyards and several vintages – vital, because blending is the ultimate art of Champagne and is the key to maintaining Champagne Collet’s incomparable house style. The cuvées are bottled with a bit of sugar and yeast for the second fermentation, or ‘prise de mousse.’ After disgorgement, the bottles are aged far beyond the minimum requirement in the winery’s 100-year-old chalk cellars resulting in softer wines needing less dosage. Some cuvées are matured in barrels from oaks grown in the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVINEYARDS \u0026amp; WINEMAKING: Champagne Collet’s vineyard sources are in Premier and Grand Cru villages that reflect the diversity of Champagne’s terroirs. The fruit comes from 850 growers spread over 160 different crus (there are a total of 320 crus in Champagne). However, winemaker Sebastien Walasiak uses no more than 10% of the overall vineyard yields. Sebastien blends the base wines of the classic Champagne varieties from hundreds of individual vineyards and several vintages – vital, because blending is the ultimate art of Champagne and is the key to maintaining Champagne Collet’s incomparable house style. The wines are aged far beyond the minimum requirement in the winery’s 100-year-old chalk cellars resulting in softer wines needing less dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTASTING NOTES: Pinot Noir adds depth and structure, Chardonnay creates elegance and finesse, and Pinot Meunier imparts freshness and rich fruit driven flavors. This elegant champagne is made from only 20 crus and aged for a minimum of four years. It shows aromas of dark red fruits and red rose notes. The palate is rich with floral and honeyed flavors. It strikes a perfect balance between depth and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWINEMAKER: Sebastien Walasiak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming pink blushed champagne is both delicate and harmonious. Illustriously pink with copper reflections. Dark red fruits and floral rose notes. Rich with concentrated fruit weight with distinguished floral and honeyed aromas complementing perfect balance between vinosity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerfect for all occasions, Collet Brut Rose can be enjoyed as an aperitif but also lends itself perfectly to red fruit desserts such as strawberry mille feuille and raspberry-white chocolate macarons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlend: 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWS91\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Spectator\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell-meshed and fresh, with a chalky underpinning to the flavors of ripe white cherry and pastry, accented by fragrant spice and spun honey. A crowd-pleaser, in an aperitif style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975967510752,"sku":"109753","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/collect.jpg?v=1672773507","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/collet-rose-brut-champagne-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}