NV Piollot Pere & Fils "Colas Robin" Zéro Dosage, Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

The Colas Robin cuvée is named after a historic lieu-dit in the village of Polisot, where Piollot Père & Fils cultivates Pinot Noir vines farmed biodynamically. This zero dosage Champagne is crafted exclusively from a single vintage (though labeled NV) and aged sur lattes for a minimum of three years to enhance complexity and depth. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts, and malolactic fermentation is allowed, lending balance to the otherwise austere profile.

Its aromatics are layered and expressive: cranberry, redcurrant, and rose petal interplay with notes of chalk and dried citrus. On the palate, it’s taut and tensile, with a vibrant acidity and a savory, umami-rich undertone that brings depth without weight. The absence of dosage highlights the purity of the fruit and the kimmeridgian-limestone soils of the Aube.

Colas Robin shines alongside dishes with a saline or smoky component—think cured trout, sashimi, or roasted root vegetables with sea salt.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Piollot Père & Fils, based in the southern Champagne village of Polisot in the Côte des Bar, is helmed by Roland Piollot, a fifth-generation vigneron, and his wife Dominique Moreau (also of Marie Courtin fame). Since 2009, the estate has been certified organic and biodynamic, emphasizing biodiversity, soil health, and minimal intervention both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Their Champagnes are true grower wines: site-specific, single-varietal, and often single-vintage, reflecting a commitment to transparency and the unique voice of each parcel. Spontaneous fermentations, no fining or filtration, and zero or low dosage define their style. Piollot’s wines are known for their precision, energy, and soulful expression of the lesser-known but increasingly celebrated terroirs of the Aube.