Champagne Colin

The history of the Colin Champagne House

The Colin Champagne House is part of the tradition of winegrowing families who succeed one another from generation to generation and pass on their world-renowned know-how. The first recorded winegrower of the family is Constant Piéton whose trace is found in 1829. He cultivated the vines of the neighboring hillsides of Vertus and Bergères lès Vertus.

The story continues with his descendants, Geneviève Prieur and Marie Louise Radet. The house of Champagne Colin is now held by the grandchildren of the two winemakers, Richard and Romain.

The vineyard of the Colin Champagne house

The vineyard of the Champagne Colin house represents 10 hectares among the best lands of Champagne, in Vertus, in the south of the Côte des Blancs on terroirs classified Grand Cru and Premier Cru. The domain is led in reasoned and sustainable agriculture. The course of the seasons is respected and the most natural products possible are used to allow the earth to express itself better.

The vinification of the Colin Champagne House follows the traditional Champagne method. It uses malolactic fermentation, with 50% perpetual reserve and 50% wine of the year.

The Colin House champagnes

Champagne Colin - Premier Cru Blanche de Castille Brut Blanc de Blancs

The Premier Cru Blanche de Castille Brut Blanc de Blancs from the Colin Champagne house is made entirely of Chardonnay, grown on the Vertus and Bergères les Vertus Premier Crus terroir. The champagne sports a beautiful light yellow color and its foam appears of great finesse, with a qualitative persistence.

The nose is generous and aromatic. One can detect yellow fruits, pears, bergamot, as well as fine spicy notes. The wine is distinguished by a most original exotic touch, with aromas of mirabelle plum, mango, pineapple and orgeat.

The palate is fine and delicate, with a greedy and fresh attack. Red citrus fruits are very present, accompanied by notes of brioche and fresh butter.

Champagne Colin - Alliance Brut

Alliance Brut from the Champagne Colin house is made from a blend of 65% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Meunier. The grapes come from the terroirs of Vertus Premier Cru and Sézanne. Alliance Brut has a sparkling straw yellow color. Its mousse is fine and light, with lively, firm bubbles.

The nose is floral and vegetal at the same time. There is mint and eucalyptus, as well as white peaches, apricots and quince. The attack in mouth is fresh. Notes of pears and sweet spices dominate.

The mouth is greedy and velvety, with aromas of barley sugar and orgeat syrup.