2017 Ulysse Collin “Le Jardin d'Ulysse” Extra Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Le Jardin dUlysse is a multi parcel cuve composed of roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from several organically farmed sites in the Cteaux du Petit Morin. The 2017 base vintage is complemented by reserve wines held in barrel, adding complexity and richness to the final blend. Fermentation and aging occur entirely in oak barrels with native yeasts, and the wine is bottled with minimal dosage as Extra Brut. The result is

His high-end fruit business was very successful

and immensely drinkable

The domaine practices lutte raisonnée

The wine is aged for 18 months in small French oak barrels (70% new)

He has been transitioning to biodynamics since 2005 and ferments all of the wines with natural yeasts

with a particular focus on Pinot Noir

means “fossil-bearing limestone

Verzy is made up of a series of three hills and valleys thus allowing for a variety of vineyard expositions

the vines completed their vegetative cycle in an optimal way keeping a high acidity in the grape

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for this variety

handling each bottle