Champagne Lucien Collard Grand Cru Extra Brut

Description

We have long promoted the exceptional quality, value for money and unique personality of grower Champagne and this is another exciting new addition to our range

The Collard family settled in Bouzy in 1919 through the marriage of Lucien Collard (grandfather of the current owner of the House) and Julia Bara. She came from a family of winegrowers who had settled in this Grand Cru since 1833.

Lucien Collard and his God Daughter Auriane now create fabulous champagnes from the 2 hectares of vines, 1 in Bouzy and 1 in Celles sur Ource in the Aube.

They maintain strict quality standards to ensure maximum respect for the terroir. Vines are treated with organic products (with supplements borrowed from biodynamic farming), they limit the use of sulphur, low dosage and extended ageing time to maintain top quality throughout. Prior to joining Lucien, Auriane spent a year with Jacqueson.

Their Extra Brut comprises 30% Chardonnay and 70% Pinot Noir with a dosage of 5g/L. On the nose are aromas of pink lady apples, pear and yellow cherry with floral hints. The palate has a lovely lifted citrus note with notes of grapefruit and fresh apple on the finish. Try this with sashimi or sushi.