| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Champagne |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Sparkling |
A wine typical of this estate's finesse and precision, the Collection 244 is based on the outstanding 2019 vintage, comprising 54% of the wine, with oak aged reserve wines going back to 2012 forming 10% of the blend and a perpetual reserve from 2012-2018 making up the remainder. Pale in colour with a delicate nose of white flowers, white pear and clean, vibrant citrus, it is open yet airy and perfumed. The palate follows in the same vein, with bright, zesty fruit and fine acidity matched by a persistent mousse. A wine that leans on its pristine, high integrity fruit, it does show subtle, layered savoury tones from the lees ageing. To be enjoyed now, or over the coming 5-8 years.
The first impression is as invigorating as a sea breeze. I love the interplay of mirabelle, grapefruit and lychee fruit with minty freshness and waxiness from lees contact. And all this is welded to a beautifully proportioned palate with plenty of structure, the acidity bright and the mousse animating. Very salty finish that pulls you back for more. A cuvee of 41% chardonnay, 33% pinot noir and 26% pinot meunier. Of these, 15% fermented in oak and 85% in stainless steel. The final blend contained 36% reserve perpetual and 10% reserve wines of the 2012 - 2018 vintage from oak. The dosage is 7 g/l. Drink or hold.
The powerful, ripe side of 2019 is on shown here, with white peach and mandarin flavours held in place by the toasty, savoury citrus oil snap of the perpetual reserve. Still feels youthful and fragrant with juicy pear, blossom and almond notes. Will show even better with another six months. 41% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir and 26% Meunier. 54% from the 2019 base vintage, with 36% perpetual reserve and 10% reserve wines in oak. Drink 2023-2028.
