Les Enfers Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 48 Months 2015
Intro: Ulysse Collin “Les Enfers” is the most recent cuvee from Olivier Collin, sourced from a tiny 0.62 hectare Chardonnay vineyard in Congy, Coteaux du Petit Morin. Vinified in Burgundian barrels and aged extensively sur lattes, it represents Collin’s precision and vinous approach to Champagne.
Region: Champagne || Winery: Ulysse Collin
Grapes: Chardonnay
Aging: Aged 48 months on the lees in bottle before disgorgement
ABV: 12.5% || Decant: 15-30 minutes || Serving Temp: 8–10°C
Pairing: Pork, shellfish, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), mild and soft cheese
Tasting Notes: The 2015 Les Enfers Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 48 Months offers aromas of citrus oil, white peach, spring blossoms, and warm brioche layered with pastry richness. On the palate, powerful yet precise with vibrant acidity and chalky minerality, enriched by subtle oak spice and saline energy. Full bodied and vinous, balancing depth with elegance, finishing long with candied citrus and floral notes.
Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 96 BA