Domaine Collin Cremant de Limoux

Philippe Collin, a native of Champagne, moved to Limoux in 1980 to establish his own domaine. Though his family has made Champagne for generations, the opportunities in this sought after, and extremely expensive area, were very limited. With a deep understanding of terroir, and technical expertise he decided to try his luck in the South of France. The area of Limoux offered Philippe a unique opportunity. First, vineyard land in Limoux is just a fraction of the cost of vineyard land in Champagne. Second, and most importantly, the microclimate in Limoux is especially well suited to white wine and sparkling wine production. Located a couple of hours inland from the Mediterranean, it is the coolest area in the Languedoc.

This is a balanced, elegant, Cremant de Limoux, with no rough edges. The Chardonnay gives the wine brightness and a lively acidity, the Chenin Blanc adds richness and texture, while the Pinot Noir adds depth to the wine. Given that this is Collin’s entry level sparkling wine, this is an impressively balanced and complex wine. It is truly a testament to what this relatively obscure vineyard area is capable of producing.