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CHAMPAGNE COLLET
A KNOW-HOW BORN FROM A REVOLUTION
CHAMPAGNE
IN MOTION - 1921-2011
Since the revolts of the founding fathers through the current brand
revival, Champagne Collet has built its quality and reputation on
continuous motion. Their founding principles remain unchanged and
guide them through their current evolution.
In 1911, a true revolution
gripped the Champagne Appellation.
In the face of fraud and unregulated
wine making practices, a small
group of wine growers gather with
common purpose. Their goals: to
protect the quality of their
champagnes, safeguard their terroir
and honor their know-how and
tradition.
In the same spirit, Raoul COLLET
founded his brand on January 16 ,
1921. Today, they remain faithful to
their origins.
Established in the village of Aÿ,
Champagne Collet is guided by
unwavering continuity. In their 90
year history, just five Presidents
have led the firm. Each leader
committed to the historical values of
the wine growers: loyalty of a shared
terroir, an uncompromising
dedication and Savoir-Faire.
www.champagne-collet.com
May 2011

R. COLLET
(1896-1960)
Born into a family of Wine-
Growers in 1896, Raoul
Collet witnesses the Champagne
Wars of 1911. He
later becomes a wine Merchant
in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ.
Mr. Collet enjoys a reputation
of integrity among his
peers. In January of 1921,
he is naturally chosen by
his colleagues to lead the
regions first union of wine
growers or “ vignerons.”
Villa COLLET, Aÿ
CHAMPAGNE COLLET
THE ART OF THE KNOW-HOW
“WHO BETTER THAN SMALL GROWERS, CULTIVATING THEIR LAND FROM
GENERATION TO GENERATION, REPEATING THE SAME GESTURES AS
THEIR FATHERS AND GRANDFATHERS HAD PASSED DOWN TO THEM, THE
KNOWLEDGE TO MAKE AN EXCEPTIONAL CHAMPAGNE? THIS WINE IS
THEIR LIFE, THEIR PASSION, THEIR PRIDE.” R. COLLET
Each of the 607 wine
growers are faithful
members and contributors
to COLLET’s superior
Champagnes. They
share with pride in the
common history and
preservation of the
brand.
COLLET’s 650 Hectares
of vineyards encompass
some of the
Champagne Appellations
finest Crus.
Each hectare unveils the terroirs’
best characteristics, providing
Champagne COLLET’s
structure, personality and renowned
House style. The blending
of these Crus is then entrusted
to the Houses’ experts.
Their experience and know how
enable them to perpetuate the
style, consistency and aromatic
range that are distinctive signs
of all Champagne COLLET’s
cuvees.
In this process
guided by nature,
the last step in a
long chain is left to
human hands.
The Cellar Master first selects
and then blends the Crus to
create harmony. His objective is
to fashion the true identity of
each of Champagne COLLET’s
wines. Then, each bottle of
Champagne is left in the careful
and precise hands of the riddlers.
Each bottle is set to rest in the
dimly lit chalk cellars stretching
for kilometers under the village.
Nature again takes control as
each bottle matures and further
develops its character and finesse.
Thus, the House style and
authenticity is perpetuated.

BRUT « GRAND
ART »
Light and lively:
the symbol of
COLLET’s
excellence.
Unique and
delightful thanks
to its perfect
balance and
freshness.
BLANC DE
BLANCS
Generous and
supple;
exclusively
made of
Chardonnay
mainly coming
from terroirs in
the « Côte des
Blancs » area.
EXTRA-BRUT
Pure, lively and
spirited, this
Champagne has
very low sugar
content and is
the true
reflection of its
original terroirs.
THE COLLECTION
BRUT
COLLET’s true
identity, this
distinctive
Champagne
harmoniously
combines
Chardonnay,
Pinot Noir and
Pinot Meunier.
BRUT ROSÉ
This charming
pink-raspberrycoloured
Champagne is
delicate and
harmonious.
DEMI-SEC
A delicious,
tender and
fruity
Champagne,
the perfect
companion for
gourmet treats.
BRUT VINTAGE
2002
Expression of
an exceptional
grape harvest,
this rare wine is
an invitation to
discover complex
sensations.

Esprit
couture
TASTING NOTES
It has a fine and even ring
of bubbles (« cordon de
mousse ») and an intense
colour with refined golden
highlights. There are a
multitude of floral notes
on the nose, leaving
behind a slight hint of
vanilla.
To the palate, this
masterpiece reveals a
delicious range of fruit
driven flavours and
aromas, highlighted by
subtle notes of cherry and
yellow plum.
It has a superbly silky and
smooth texture with a
long finish of a rare
intensity.
Esprit couture
MASTERPIECE OF CHAMPAGNE COLLET, THE ESPRIT
COUTURE CUVÉE DISCLOSES THE VERY ESSENCE OF THE
HOUSE. THE KNOW-HOW AND THE AUTHENTICITY ARE
UNVEILED THROUGH THIS « HAND SEWN » CHAMPAGNE.
The Esprit couture cuvée,
produced in very limited
quantities, is a celebration of
COLLET’s expertise that allows
no compromise. Above all, it is a
tribute to Monsieur COLLET,
the man who created the
House’s Champagnes. Today,
his wine making philosophy
remains at the core of the
company.
Esprit couture is a celebration
of tradition.
Entirely handmade and
composed of the finest cuvées,
this elegant Champagne is
based on wine-making techniques
handed down through the
generations. The wine epitomizes
the philosophy and style of
COLLET’s wine-producers – an
association of connoisseurs and
craftsmen. Their sole aim is to
produce the most authentic
Champagne.

LATEST NEWS
CHAMPAGNE COLLET AND THE BEST RESTAURANTS OF FRANCE
Champagne COLLET was the exclusive Champagne during the presentation of
Maurice Rougemont and Gilles Pudlowski’s latest book, on April 11, in Paris,
with the participation of His Excellency Charles Rivkin, Ambassador of the
United-States.
The elite of the French Culinary Community, including thirty famous Chefs,
demonstrated their talents in front of 400 VIP guests.
Among them, Eric Frechon, Pierre Gagnaire, Yanick Alleno, Alain Dutournier,
Marc Haeberlin have honoured Champagne COLLET with their presence.
TO MEET THE CHAMPAGNES COLLET
RESTAURANTS & HOTELS
France
L’Espérance - Marc Meneau
89450 Saint Père en Vézelay
www.marc-meneauesperance.com
Italy
Ristorante Berbel
Via S. Domenico 33
Torino
www.berbel.it
CHAMPAGNE COLLET
14 Boulevard Pasteur
51160 Aÿ
France
Tél. +33 (0)3 26 55 15 88
Fax. +33 (0)3 26 54 02 40
info@champagne-collet.com
www.champagne-collet.com
CHAMPAGNE COLLET PARTNER OF WARENDORF BY PHILIPPE
STARCK
Champagne COLLET was at the Milan Furniture Fair at the Espace Pontaccio
on April 12, 2011, at the presentation of a new artwork by the renowned
designer Philippe Starck: Warendorf Primary.
United-States
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Bvd
Las Vegas
Nevada
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Twenty Five Lusk
25 Lusk Street
San Francisco
Californie
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Chefs of the Tour d’Argent.
United-Kingdom
Soho House
40 Greek Street
Londres
www.sohohouse.com
The Royal Oak Paley Street
Maidenhead
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