# Collet Extra Brut Premier Cru (NV)

- **Producer:** Maison Collet
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 7–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, grapefruit, peony, lemon, blossom, peach, apple, brioche, biscuit, toasted bread, vanilla, honey, dried apricot, almond

## About this wine

Collet Extra Brut Premier Cru is a Non-Vintage white sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France, produced by Maison Collet. It is a Premier Cru Champagne, meticulously blended from 20 Premier and Grand Cru vineyards across Champagne. The house, founded in 1921 by Raoul Collet and located in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, emphasizes authenticity, elegance, and finesse. The champagnes are known for their extended aging process in centuries-old limestone cellars, which contributes to their fine, silky bubble, generous texture, and elegant aromatic palette. The blend highlights the diversity of Champagne's terroirs.

## Interesting facts

- Maison Collet is located in Aÿ, a Grand Cru village.
- The wine is aged for a minimum of 4 years in limestone cellars.
- It's a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
- Features an Extra Brut dosage (0-6 g/l sugar).

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and minerality cut through richer textures and complement the natural salinity of seafood. Its subtle complexity can stand up to delicate sauces and proteins without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

Collet Extra Brut Premier Cru is produced using grapes from 20 Premier and Grand Cru vineyards across Champagne. Each vineyard parcel (cru) is vinified separately to maintain its distinct character. Following primary fermentation, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. It is then aged for a minimum of four years in the producer's limestone cellars. Reserve wines, constituting 20% of the final blend, are incorporated to add depth and complexity.