Ulysse Collin is known for producing Champagnes of epic scale and riveting minerality.
In short, these are some of the most attention-grabbing and compelling Champagnes you'll ever encounter.
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Having said that, the 72-month bottlings are even more special. Something magical happens to the wines with extended aging.
Today, I'm happy to offer the 2018 base of Le Jardin d'Ulysse, the newest and rarest of Collin's wines.
Le Jardin d'Ulysse's first vintage was 2015. It is sourced from a parcel directly behind the winery in the village of Congy. The vineyards mainly face north, and this is the last site that Collin harvests. Le Jardin d'Ulysse is typically a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, which serves as a counterpoint to Collin's other bottlings, which are single varietals.
The 2018 base is an absolutely stellar vintage of this wine. As Kristaps Karklins writes, the 2018 may very well be the best to date. His note on the 2018 captures the wine really well: "Full-bodied, elegantly muscular and chiseled, with a vinous profile structured around chalky extract and electric acidity, it concludes with a long, saline-tinged finish." In short, this is simply a brilliant and electric Champagne.
I'll wrap this up. I feel very lucky to have landed this small parcel. I should warn you that quantities are seriously limited. Please give us your ideal order, and we'll try our best.
To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director, Fine & Rare
Crush Wine & Spirits
Pre-arrival - Limited Quantities
2018 Collin, Ulysse Jardin d`Ulysse Extra Brut (72 months)750 ml