The Colas Robin vineyard was planted with Pinot Blanc in 1955 by Robert Piollot, just up the road from the domaine in Polisot. This was the first standout parcel, with it’s exceptional southeast exposition, red-clay and limestone soil, the resulting Champagne clearly demonstrates why the local name for Pinot Blanc is Pinot Vrai, or real Pinot. Pinot Blanc was never planted in the Marne, so the big houses snubbed the grape from the Aube, and 100% Pinot Blanc cuvées are rare. This is the one of the finest ones out there – a very floral, vibrant wine (that was mentioned in Eric Asimov’s NYT recent article about Pinot Blanc)
The Colas Robin vineyard was planted with Pinot Blanc in 1955 by Robert Piollot, just up the road from the domaine in Polisot. This was the first standout parcel, with it’s exceptional southeast exposition, red-clay and limestone soil, the resulting Champagne clearly demonstrates why the local name for Pinot Blanc is Pinot Vrai, or real Pinot. Pinot Blanc was never planted in the Marne, so the big houses snubbed the grape from the Aube, and 100% Pinot Blanc cuvées are rare. This is the one of the finest ones out there – a very floral, vibrant wine (that was mentioned in Eric Asimov’s NYT recent article about Pinot Blanc)
1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2015
Brut nature and pdx... game on
Brut nature and pdx... game on
Feb 18th, 2017
Wonderful and focused zero doseage bubbly, slight premox adds body and complexity with almond and baked pear notes
Wonderful and focused zero doseage bubbly, slight premox adds body and complexity with almond and baked pear notes
Jan 22nd, 2017
All Pinot blanc. Melon and citrus, roundness and acid. A little different for Champers. Fun
All Pinot blanc. Melon and citrus, roundness and acid. A little different for Champers. Fun
Apr 7th, 2016
Tiny, tight mousse, quite dry, really lovely balance and complexity, long, lingering finish, excellent!!
Tiny, tight mousse, quite dry, really lovely balance and complexity, long, lingering finish, excellent!!
Apr 20th, 2024
Pinot blanc
Jul 10th, 2022
Outstanding 100% Pinot Blanc sparkler for Mama Day! Yeasty and very crisp. With herb-encrusted beef tenderloin, French potato salad and crudités in lemon dressing.
Outstanding 100% Pinot Blanc sparkler for Mama Day! Yeasty and very crisp. With herb-encrusted beef tenderloin, French potato salad and crudités in lemon dressing.
May 10th, 2020
Dry, exuberant bubbles, lemon zest, mineral, tart green apple.
Dry, exuberant bubbles, lemon zest, mineral, tart green apple.
Apr 24th, 2020
This Pinot Blanc was badass. Some unusual melon character from Champagne. This was the 2013 and had a bit of oxidation but the acid was still enough that this was a broad, well drank champagne. Interesting that the green melon had flecks of chalk. The body was full and continued on the same line as the nose. Thanks Bibi Jis!
This Pinot Blanc was badass. Some unusual melon character from Champagne. This was the 2013 and had a bit of oxidation but the acid was still enough that this was a broad, well drank champagne. Interesting that the green melon had flecks of chalk. The body was full and continued on the same line as the nose. Thanks Bibi Jis!
Mar 31st, 2019
13 December 2018. Henry's Wine & Spirit, Brooklyn, NY.
13 December 2018. Henry's Wine & Spirit, Brooklyn, NY.
Mar 16th, 2019
Aube, Champagne, France
