2017 Ulysse Collin Le Jardin d’Ulysse Extra Brut, Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

Le Jardin dUlysse is a multi-parcel cuve composed of roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from several organically farmed sites in the Cteaux du Petit Morin. The 2017 base vintage is complemented by reserve wines held in barrel, adding complexity and richness to the final blend. Fermentation and aging occur entirely in oak barrels with native yeasts, and the wine is bottled with minimal dosage as Extra Brut.

The result is a Champagne that balances richness and tension, with aromas of golden apple, orange peel, marzipan, and chalk. On the palate, it’s textured and detailed, with a creamy mousse and a firm mineral spine. Aged on lees for extended time before disgorgement, it finishes long and dry, with a savory, citrus-laced edge.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Ulysse Collin is one of Champagnes most revered grower-producers, based in the village of Congy in the Cteaux du Petit Morin. Founded by Olivier Collin, the domaine is known for single-vineyard, barrel-aged Champagnes that emphasize terroir, texture, and complexity. Farming is organic, and winemaking is low-intervention, with native fermentations and long lees aging. Le Jardin dUlysse is the estates only blended cuve, offering a broader yet still deeply expressive lens into Collins rigorous, site-driven philosophy.