{"product_id":"colmant-absolu-zero-nv","title":"Colmant Absolu Zero NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColmant Absolu Zero is made from \u003cspan\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the eye: Bright golden hue with vibrant green tinges and a persistent, finely beaded bubble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the nose: Rich spice-dusted brioche and yeast aromas which vie with layers of ripe yellow fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate: Vivid entry with fresh lime notes and acidity contrasted by toasted bread, warm brioche and typical yeast intensity. The balance extends to the interplay of peachy florality and classic elegance of the leesy length and layers. Complex and nuanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExtended lees maturation of 85 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA portion of the base wine (15%) is fermented in French oak barrels while a further 15% of reserve wine from previous vintages is also blended in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65% of the grapes are from Franschhoek and 35% from Robertson.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Recruiting top MCC expert Paul Gerber was quite a coup for Jean-Philippe Colmant and seems to be paying dividends in the bottle. Very lightly wooded, this bracingly dry all-Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs uses fruit from Franschhoek, Robertson and Elgin, with 16% reserve wine dating back to 2006. Structured, bready and bracingly taut, with aniseed and citrus flavours, subtle autolysis and a lingering finish. Sublime stuff. 2022-30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e - Tim Atkin MW (South Africa 2021 Special Report), 96 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949097316399,"sku":"SA4EE303003CHS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/colmant_absolu_zero_nv_bottle_1f0370ff-b5fe-437b-b918-f865f03cf351.jpg?v=1771488903","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/colmant-absolu-zero-nv","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}