Domaine Romain Collet • Chablis

Domaine Romain Collet • Chablis
Amidst an ocean of indistinguishable Chablis, the wines of Romain Collet speak of nuance, subtlety, and reserved power. Indeed,
experiencing the fruits of Romain's labor gives renewed insight into the dynamic capabilities of the noble Chardonnay varietal. Grandson of
Jean Collet and son of Gilles Collet, Chablis runs in Romain's veins; the family has roots on the banks of the Serein in Chablis going back to
1792. Befitting as heir-apparent to a long tradition of Chablisienne winemaking, Romain studied viticulture at the renowned La Viti Ecole de
Viticulture in Beaune, Burgundy.
Small parcels of 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards and the venerable "Les Pargues" lieu-dit are tended by hand with the highest regard toward
responsible stewardship and organic practices. “Les Pargues” is just that: one site, one block of vines, handpicked and raised by itself,
unblended. Fermentations are carried out by native yeast, in stainless steel for Les Pargues and in neutral demi-muid for the 1er and Grand
Crus. Tasting through the different cuveés one truly experiences the rendering of "soil to bottle". Romain's wines capture the magic of
Chablis, a terroir that stands alone in the ever-growing world of "uniform" winemaking. APS is proud to exclusively represent the efforts of
Domaine Romain Collet in the United States.
From Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media:
Chablis 2012: Energy, Power and Class
"I was deeply impressed with the 2012s I tasted in Chablis during my annual trip to the region this past June. The 2012s bring together high
levels of ripeness (by Chablis standards) with equally bright, vibrant acidities, a combination that is dazzling. Today, I see 2012 as a more
powerful if slightly less polished version of 2010. The wines are also less classically austere and tightly wound than the 2010s, and will likely
drink better earlier because of their richness. Overall, the 2012s are a big step up from the 2011s in terms of overall quality and consistency.
The finest examples are drop-dead gorgeous.
My advice to Chablis lovers is simple. If you see a wine you like, buy it. There are not going to be too many second chances...this is especially
true for the 2012s, the best of which are fabulous and will be in the market when the lack of top-notch white Burgundy will be at its most
pronounced."
Jon Bonné, San Francisco Chronicle:
"Young Romain Collet has taken over the estimable work of his father Gilles, a locally known talent. Let's hope the Collet name catches here:
from the single Pargues parcel next to the premier crus Butteaux and Forêt, this reveals suprisingly ripe quince and apricot amid deeper flinty
tones. That makes it a touch friendlier in all its mineral energy. Instantly pleasing."
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar:
"The 2012s have turned out very well. While most growers put these wines in a quality class with the 2010s and 2008s, the new vintage
tends to be fleshier and more open-knit in its youth. They will please long-time Chablis collectors and neophytes alike...the best balanced
and most concentrated wines will enjoy a slow and graceful evolution in bottle. The wines are elegant, silky and filled in, often hiding their
backbone and grip in the early going."
Allen Meadows, Burghound:
"Qualitatively speaking I would suggest that Chablis performed the best [in Burgundy 2012]... impressive concentration will allow many of
them to be enjoyed young."

"Les Pargues" Single Vineyard
Chablis "Les Pargues" Vineyard 2013
Bottled exclusively for APS. The goal is simple here: capture the fine, flinty and steely magic we all long for from Chablis coupled with natural
acidity and freshness by the bucketful. And how about length? You know it. The “Les Pargues” lieu-dit is flanked by the 1er crus “Butteaux”
and “Les Forêts.” Handpicked fruit, destemmed, bladder pressed, all steel. Chablis très classique et très sec. Oh yeah, minerality, minerality,
minerality. Bravo Romain.
Kimmeridgian Clay in Les Pargues
2012 Premier Cru
Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains"
Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons"
Chablis 1er Cru "Mont de Milieu"
Chablis 1er Cru "Montée de Tonnerre"
Grand Cru
Chablis Grand Cru "Valmur"
Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos"

Father and Son in Front of Our Demi-Muid of 1er Cru Vaillons & 1er Cru Montmains
View From the Single Vineyard "Les Pargues"