Domaine Collet - Empreinte de Terroir

Champagne|Sparkling wine

4/5 (73 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

15/20

Gault & Millau

citrus fruits

velvety texture

appetizer

"Festive Bubbles!"

“Dominated by Chardonnay, this cuvée offers a lively, characterful bouquet of stone fruits and fresh, spicy citrus. On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy with velvety textures and a chalky, mineral finish. Serve as an aperitif or with a souffléed sole.” (Gault & Millau Wines 2021)

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Estate

Champagne Domaine Collet

Vintage

Empreinte de Terroir

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape varieties

73% Chardonnay, 27% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Calcareous soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals, 2017 (51%), 2016 (31%), 2015 (16%)

Winemaking

Champagne method, aged in oak barrels, vintage 2016

Livestock farming

Aged partly in casks (27%) and oak barrels (41%)

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Light yellow dress

Nose

Expressive, with aromas of pear, brioche, white flowers, and vanilla

Palate

Delicate and light with an elegant effervescence, beautifully refreshing with hints of lemon

Serve

At 8-10°C

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy as an aperitif, with pan-seared scallops, poultry in a creamy sauce, goat cheese...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

Selected Estate (An estate or winery that has impressed us with one or more of its wines, though we are unable to offer a general assessment of the style of its entire range)

About the wine:

With chalky notes and a hint of citrus, this is the perfect aperitif.

About the estate:

In the heart of the Sézanne region, brothers Vincent, Thomas, and Florent Collet have been breathing new life into the family estate since the start of this century, working with the 15 vineyards located around Fontaine-Denis. The wines are well-crafted, and the Anthime line—which is aged in oak—stands out from the rest.

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2020) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

This brut owes everything to Chardonnay, a grape variety widely grown in the Sézanne region. Its subtle, slightly mature nose, with notes of citrus and minerality, and its smooth, fresh palate—with good length and perfectly balanced sweetness—where citrus notes blend with white fruit, leave a lasting impression of a well-structured champagne.

About the estate:

In the early 20th century, the Collet family sold their grapes to wine merchants. René Collet, a member of a wine cooperative, launched his own champagne in 1973. His three sons, Thomas, Vincent, and Florent, took over the business between 2001 and 2011 and decided to produce their own vintages. They own 5 hectares of vineyards in the Sézanne region.

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2021 guide) 15/20 (Very good)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Recommended)

About the wine:

Dominated by Chardonnay, this cuvée offers a lively, characterful bouquet of stone fruits and fresh, spicy citrus. On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy with velvety textures and a chalky, mineral finish. Serve as an aperitif or with a soufflé of sand sole.

About the estate:

Domaine Collet has a wonderful history: coming from a modest family of winegrowers and farmers in Fontaine-Denis, René Collet simply decided to launch his own brand in 1973. With the help of a large cooperative, he developed the estate by acquiring and planting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines, ideally situated in the Fontaine-Denis region. The early 2000s brought changes: two of Mr. Collet’s three sons joined the company, and a new winery and barrel cellar were built.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 73 reviews

Review by Mr. BENOIT G. Posted on August 27, 2022

Great value for money for an aperitif champagne to enjoy with family or friends.