Ulysse Collin, Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Base 2018 36 Months other_regions There is enough reduction to

There is enough reduction to suppress the underlying fruit though there is very good density to the subtle mineral-inflected flavors that deliver excellent length for a villages level wine on the balanced if mildly rustic finish

Drink now-2020+ Tasted December 2008

Chief winemaker Peter Gago is the very well spoken front-man for the production team backed-up Kym Schroeter in charge of the whites and Steve Lienert crafting some very fine

blackish tawny

with sweet marrow and gravel

Ulysse Collin, Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Base 2018 36 Months other_regions There is enough reduction toEntirely 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