Ulysse Collin, Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Base 2018 36 Months Brut Zero 100% old-vine Merlot

100% old-vine Merlot

Aged for 28 months in cask

towering wine

blackberry pie and blueberry compote with a touch of cedar chest

Ulysse Collin, Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Base 2018 36 Months Brut Zero 100% old-vine MerlotEntirely Pinot Noir, the NV Champagne Blanc de Noirs Les Maillons Extra Brut is based on the 2018 vintage with 60% reserve wine contributing to the blend, and 2. 4 grams per liter of dosage. It was aged for 36 months on the lees, and the aging period will be bumped up to 48 months with future releases. Historically, I have tended to favor the Les Pierrires, however in this tasting the Les Maillons took the ever so slight edge. It is pure and