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CHAMPAGNE - CHAMPAGNE
OUR WINTER SELECTION
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CHAMPAGNE COLLERY
90/100
g BRUT BLANC DE NOIRS GRAND CRU
D Beautiful brilliant golden hue. Nose of super ripe
cherries coupled with a biscuit tone. The palate is nicely
textured with intense, clean and persistent lavours. A
very successful Champagne in more of a food-friendly
style. Price: € 47
PRESENTATION: The historic brand Champagne
Collery, founded in 1893 in Ay, is located in the heart of
the Champagne hillsides recently classied as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. The range, exclusively
made from Grand Cru grapes, harmoniously blends
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to reveal the best of those
terroirs’ typicity.
At Collery’s villa, Champagne and Rataa workshops
ofer special moments dedicated to tasting and sharing
the passion and know-how of the House.
To complete the immersive Champagne experience,
Collery ofers 4 bed & breakfast and a guest house
where quietness invites you to share a glass of
Champagne on the terrasse with a view on the park.
Tel.: +33 3 26 56 86 68
E-mail: info@champagne-collery.com
Website: https://www.champagne-collery.com/
CHAMPAGNE H. BLIN
90/100
g EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE NOIRS
SÉLECTION PARCELLAIRE 2015
D Lovely, luminous golden colour. Very pure fruity nose
with loral notes. Silky and smooth on the palate. The
aromas are ripe, well-established and persistent. An
accomplished wine that can be opened at the table.
Price: € 42
PRESENTATION: Champagne H. Blin (Coopérative de
Vincelles) is located in Vincelles, an old and charming
village in the Marne Valley. Simon Blin, the current
President of Champagne H. Blin and grandson of founder
Henri Blin, represents the 12th generation of winegrowers
in Vincelles and is the proud heir to a long family tradition.
Champagne H. Blin is made from grapes grown on
exceptional terroirs and in unique conditions, using
techniques and a philosophy passed down from generation
to generation. The identity of Champagne H. Blin revolves
around Meunier with more than 70% of vineyards planted
with the varietal. H. Blin has strong environmental values
and several hectares are already certied organic.
Tel.: +33 3 26 58 20 04
E-mail: contact@champagne-blin.com
Website: http://www.champagne-blin.com
CHAMPAGNE
LAURENT LEQUART
90/100
g BRUT - BLANC DE MEUNIER - VIEILLES VIGNES
D Beautiful yellow-gold. Rich, changing nose ofering
up a fusion of fruit and a pastry tone. The palate is
amazingly soft and full, delivering the same charming
aromas. A consummate Champagne that works best
with food. Price: € 36
PRESENTATION: This family-run farm is located in
Passy-Grigny, in the very heart of the Marne Valley. It
covers just over 11 hectares and has dual certication –
HVE (High Environmental Value) and Viticulture
Durable en Champagne (VDC or Sustainable
Viticulture in Champagne). Maison Lequart crats its
Champagnes with utmost care, extending cellar
maturation times and also minimising dosages to fully
express the winegrower’s personal labours. 80% of its
Champagnes focus on the Valley’s iconic grape variety
– Meunier – but Laurent Lequart also produces more
offbeat Champagnes, including single varietal
Chardonnay and Pinot noir, entirely grown in his
vineyard sites.
Tel.: +33 3 26 58 97 48
E-mail: laurent.lequart@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://www.champagne-lequart.fr
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