- Last updated on March 1, 2023
This is our Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne review.
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne N.V. is a true gem of a champagne produced by the young and talented vigneron, Olivier Collin.
Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, this champagne boasts a unique character that reflects the terroir of the village of Congy in the Côte des Bar region of Champagne, France.
Find below our Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
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Our Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Review
- Brand: Ulysse Collin
- Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
- Region: France, Champagne
- Tasting Notes: Brioche & Red Fruits notes
- Glass & Serving: Flûte / 43-50 °F (6-10 °C) / Don’t decant
- Store: Up to 4 Years
- Price Range: ~$350
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne review: What's its color?
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne review wine has a lemon color with persistent and tiny perlage.
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What does Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne taste like?
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne is entirely made from Pinot Noir grapes disgorged after 36 months in tirage.
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On the nose, it offers a complex and nuanced bouquet of aromas, with notes of brioche, white flowers, citrus, and red fruits.
The nose is delicate and subtle, with a hint of minerality that gives way to a soft and creamy aroma.
On the palate, it has a medium body and a lively acidity that balances perfectly with the tannins.
The flavors are intense and long-lasting, with notes of grapefruit, lemon, and peach.
The finish is crisp and refreshing, leaving a pleasant mineral aftertaste.
Is Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne wine is an extra brut wine.
Extra Brut wine contains less than 6 g/L.
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Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne review: Which food pairs well with it?
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne is a crisp, refreshing, and bubbly Champagne.
Bubbles cleanse the palate and as such sparkling wines are very versatile wines that can pair with many dishes and can be used throughout a meal.
Classic appetizers are French fries, creamy potatoes, seafood risotto, and salads to name some.
Meat wise go for turkey, chicken, and lemon chicken for example.
For fish, we recommend oyster, lobster, sashimi, fish & chips, and fried calamari.
If you are a cheese lover you should try it with cream cheese like Camembert and Brie to name some.
And yes, in case you wonder, it goes well with dessert too like macaroons, chocolate, Paris-Brest, and Saint-Honoré for example.
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne review: What's its alcohol content?
Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne wine’s alcohol content is 13%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Ulysse Collin?
Here is an extract from the Ulysse Collin brand website:
“Champagne Ulysse Collin was founded in 2003 by Olivier Collin in the village of Congy in the Sézannais, south of the Côte des Blancs.
Today Olivier Collin is Champagne’s largest producer of single-vineyard wines and one of the most talented winemakers of the region. “
Conclusion
Overall, Ulysse Collin Les Maillons Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne N.V. is a remarkable champagne that showcases the exceptional skills of its winemaker.
Its unique character and complex flavors make it a perfect pairing for a wide range of dishes, making it an excellent choice for any wine lover looking for a high-quality champagne.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
