Champagne Colin - Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs 2012

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Most of the 11-hectare estate is located in the prestigious Côte des Blancs, in Vertus, Bergères-les-Vertus, and Cuis, classified as premier cru, in Cramant and Oiry, classified as grand cru, and in Sézanne. The rest of the vineyard is located further afield in Venteuil, in the Marne Valley, and in Dormans.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

The first member of the family cultivated vines in 1829. In the 1990s, brothers Colin, Richard, and Romain left the cooperative to launch their own champagne brand. They have 11 hectares of vines, mainly in the Côte des Blancs, with plots in the Sézanne region and the Marne Valley.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

About the estate:

Here in Vertus, winegrowing has been a family tradition since 1829, yet it was women who founded the vineyard, now run by Richard and Romain Colin. They manage a 10-hectare vineyard located in the premier and grand cru areas of the Côte des Blancs. Their passion for vines and wine began with Geneviève Prieur and Marie Louise Radet, their grandmothers, who both inherited vineyards from their parents.

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

This is a warm, rich, and textured wine. It comes from the Côte des Blancs Grand Cru vineyard, where Chardonnay is at the heart of Champagne. Along with apple and citrus flavors, there are notes of yellow fruit and an elegant structure that should age well.

Terre de Vins

About the estate:

Here is a relatively discreet house on the Côte des Blancs where two brothers produce very high-quality cuvées, marked by the typical characteristics of their terroir. A wonderful discovery. As the holidays approach, it's always the same question. Which champagne to choose to celebrate New Year's Eve in style? Some will turn to the big Houses, others will venture further towards independent winegrowers. But the choice here is vast and it's not always easy to find your way around. In addition to the stars, whose wines are often difficult to find (and especially at what price), many enthusiasts offer very fine vintages that provide wonderful wine experiences. Among them are the Colin brothers, Richard and Romain, who in 1997 took an unprecedented turn with the family business, which has owned vineyards since... 1829! Until then, like many of their neighbors, six successive generations of winegrowers had followed one another, supplying high-quality raw materials to the local cooperatives of Vertus and Bergères-lès-Vertus, south of the Côte des Blancs. Then, the desire to produce their own vintages led them to break away from this system and become winegrowers. It was a great move on their part, as the range is beautifully consistent, with well-defined, balanced champagnes that stir the emotions.