NV Ulysse Collin "Les Maillons" Blancs de Noirs Extra Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Les Maillons is a 6 hectare vineyard of which Collin owns 2. 5 hectares in the village of Barbonne Fayel in the Cte de Szanne, just south of the Coteaux du Morin. The eastern exposed Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1971 in heavy clay soils with chalky limestone sub soils. As for all Collin Champagnes, the fruit is hand harvested and pressed; the juice is lightly sulfured and settled overnight, then fermented spontaneously and slowly

Today as in the past

use of cover crops

the estate preserves traditional techniques while ensuring the health of its vineyards for future generations

Made by Domaine des Carabiniers

as it did in 1998

Going back to 1481

wet spring soils

which are now in full production

and an incredible wealth of experience

The wine comes from the grand showpiece estate of Madiran

two indigenous varietals in which he has great faith

An eclectic blend of 40% Cabernet Franc