2017 Ulysse Collin “Le Jardin d'Ulysse” Extra Brut, Champagne, France

2017 Ulysse Collin “Le Jardin d'Ulysse” Extra Brut, Champagne, France

Textural, nuanced, and quietly powerful, the 2017 Le Jardin d'Ulysse from Ulysse Collin is a deeply vinous Champagne that blends precision with generosity. Aromas of ripe orchard fruit, toasted hazelnut, chalk, and brioche lead into a layered, mineral-rich palate with fine bubbles, racy acidity, and a long, saline finish. It’s a Champagne of depth and clarity, built for both contemplation and the table.

$500.00
$500.00

ABOUT THIS WINE

Le Jardin d’Ulysse is a multi-parcel cuvée composed of roughly 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, sourced from several organically farmed sites in the Côteaux 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 Champagne’s most revered grower-producers, based in the village of Congy in the Côteaux 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 d’Ulysse is the estate’s only blended cuvée, offering a broader yet still deeply expressive lens into Collin’s rigorous, site-driven philosophy.

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Grape(s) Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Farming Organic