Ulysse Collin
Ulysse Collin
Extra Brut Le Jardin d'Ulysse Pinot Noir Blend 2015
The first edition of Jardin d'Ulysse, based on the 2015 vintage and disgorged in 2021 has aged beautifully in bottle. It’s really picked up intensity and generosity since it was first released. It definitely needs air, in fact, I’d have it open an hour or so in advance. It’s a taut, racy rendition with a stunningly silky texture while simultaneously rich with just the slightest oxidative complexity that’s beginning to build and only adding to its attraction. Its floral, spice and citrus inflicted aromatics are layered between its chalky mineral core and the palate is chiseled, full bodied, satiny and concentrated, with structure built to age. It’s only going to get better. Love these wines 🙌🏻 — 5 months ago
Ulysse Collin
Les Maillons Rosé de Saignee Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2017
Love this vintage for what’s normally a rich, dense and powerful style that almost takes you to Burgundy. The 2017 rendition after 36 months on the lees is particularly elegant, satiny and detailed, layered with blood orange, red flowers and spice inflicted aromatics with a chalky mineral core. The full bodied and textural palate offers tremendous fruit density, balance and purity with a lingering finale. Love the whole lineup from Ulysse Collin. — 2 months ago
Corison
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000
Absolutely gorgeous and unique. For a 23yo wine the complexity on the nose and palate is still bumpin, and the tannins are silky and smooth, with a little grab here and there just to let you know it’s past. Nose of rich dark berries, old driftwood (from Collin) with a medium body that’s fruit forward, somewhat smoky, and beautifully balanced with hints of dried herbs, and sage. Absolutely amazing. — 5 months ago
Pauline Collin Bérêche
Montagne de Reims - Ludes 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Champagne Pinot Noir 2016
Inaugural release from Pauline, Raphaël Bérèche’s wife. Made of old-vine Pinot Noir from her own family’s estate. 48 months on lees and with a dosage of 3.5 g/l. Scarce as hen’s teeth with a mere 1996 bottles produced. Delicious, though I did find it a tad simple (and primary). Heaps of green apples and citrus fruits. Tasted almost like Zapple for those in the know. Air did coax out the more mineralic elements, along with hints of nuttiness and toast. Good energy. A lovely first release and definitely one to follow. — 8 months ago
Ulysse Collin
Les Enfers Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne Chardonnay
2016 base I believe; 48months. Absolute BdB laser beam, calibrated dosage to produce sublime length. — 6 months ago
Alan Weinberg
in the zone and gorgeous. Lovely fruit. Disgorged 2012. — a month ago