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Champagne Colin’s Cuvée Parallèle Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is an expressive non-vintage sparkling wine crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. This blanc de blancs style celebrates the purity and finesse that Chardonnay brings to Champagne. As a non-vintage cuvée, it is a blend of several years crafted to deliver a consistent house style, with Colin historically keen on balance and elegance. Being labelled Extra Brut, this Champagne benefits from a very low dosage, which enhances its dryness and delicacy, allowing the minerality and crisp character of Chardonnay to shine through, lifted by an elegant mousse. Expect aromas of citrus blossom, green apple and white peach, underpinned by subtle pastry and chalky notes typical of the Côte des Blancs terroir.

Champagne, as a region, is celebrated for its unique combination of cool continental climate and chalk-laden soils, which provide exceptional drainage and lend the wines their renowned freshness and finesse. Chardonnay in this terroir particularly thrives, developing brisk acidity and a floral elegance. The region’s deep-rooted winemaking traditions date back centuries, and houses like Colin exemplify the blend of heritage and precision that define Champagne.

For food pairings, this Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs shines as an aperitif, but truly comes into its own alongside refined dishes. Its crisp, linear style pairs beautifully with delicate seafood such as oysters, scallop carpaccio, or crab, as well as sushi. The minerality and freshness also complement creamy goat’s cheese or subtle white meats. For a regional match, consider enjoying it with a plate of Chaource cheese, a Champagne speciality.

To best appreciate this Champagne Colin Cuvée Parallèle Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, serve it well-chilled but not icy, ideally at a temperature of 8-10°C. This will allow the fine bubbles and complex aromas to fully express themselves, providing a refreshing, elegant drinking experience.