Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Rosé de Saignée Non Vintage

Derived entirely from the 2015 vintage, the NV Extra Brut Rosé de Saignée Les Maillons (2015) was disgorged in March 2019 after 36 months sur lattes. A serious, gastronomic rosé, this is one of the more reserved of Collin's 2015-base releases, unwinding in the glass with scents of raspberries, pomegranate, crushed mint, spices, toasted almonds and citrus rind. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, broad and vinous, with a muscular core of fruit girdled by lively acids and fine-grained phenolics, concluding with a long and sapid finish. A wine that rewards reflection, this is another terrific cuvée from Collin, but it will need a year on cork to really show its cards. 2020 - 2035

This is a full pink colour and comes in a frosted glass bottle. Fine, fresh, sweet red cherry nose with some almond and jelly notes. Subtle cherry fruit palate with distinctive sappy greenness. Very fruity and a bit herby with nice red fruits character. Expressive and distinctive with some raspberry and tea leaf notes.