NV Domaine Colin Petillant Perles Grises
Tasting Notes
This barely pink sparkling is a fun wine. Golden pink robe with fine bubbles. Nose is fruity exuding peach and apple and grapefruit aromas. On the palate peach notes are more discrete, mixed with citrus aromas like grapefruit and lemon.
About Domaine Colin
Domaine Colin, located in the picturesque Coteaux du Vendômois region of the Loire Valley, is renowned for its exceptional wines and dedication to traditional winemaking techniques. The estate has been meticulously managed by the Colin family since 1900. The vineyards now span 70 acres, cultivated mostly of Pineau d'Aunis and Chenin Blanc. The unique terroir, characterized by flinty clay and limestone soils, combined with the region's temperate climate, provides ideal conditions for producing high-quality wines that reflect the distinctiveness of the area. The winery is particularly noted for its Pineau d'Aunis wines, a rare and ancient grape variety native to the region. Domaine Colin's Pineau d'Aunis wines are celebrated for their unique peppery and spicy notes, setting them apart from other Loire Valley wines.
Pineau d’Aunis grapes produce a lighter red wine more akin to Pinot Noir and Gamay. The Domaine produces red, rosé, and sparkling offerings of Pineau d’Aunis. The Colin family's commitment to sustainable viticulture practices and minimal intervention winemaking (organic and biodynamic) ensures that each bottle expresses the authentic character of the Coteaux du Vendômois.
Winery: Domaine Colin
Origin: Coteaux du Vendômois, Loire Valley, France
Vintage: NV
Wine Type: Sparkling Rosé - Brut
Style: Pet-Nat Sparkling
Variety: 100% Pineau d'Aunis
Soil: Flinty clay
Farming: Certified Organic
Vineyard: Colin Estate
Winemaker: Patrice Colin
Wine Details
• Alcohol: 11.3%
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Bottles Per Case: 12
• 15 year-old organically grown vines
• Natural fermentation no sugar and yeast added
• The Petillant Naturel (Pet-Nat) gets its bubbles from the fermentation that happens inside the bottle
• Drink now and for the next 2 years