{"product_id":"colmant-brut-chardonnay-nv","title":"Colmant Brut Chardonnay NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: \" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman font-size:=\"\"\u003eColmant Brut Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay (Franschhoek and Robertson). \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t15% of the base wine has been barrel fermented.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This wine spends a minimum of 45 months on the lees at a consistent temperature of 14C before degorgement.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eTasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate light gold color with a lime-green hue. The nose is fresh, lemony and floral with notes of green apple, followed by yeasty and biscuity aromas brought by the lengthy maturation on the lees. Very fine bead of bubbles with a persistent mousse. Opulent on the palate, this wine shows a harmonious balance between fresh zestiness, mineral complexity and a warm breadth of leesy creaminess. It promises to develop great texture over time. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with pan fried scallops or line fish \"au beurre blanc\", it is also the oyster's best friend and will enhance the flavors of parmesan, asparagus, artichokes, parma ham,… \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"The core of this wine, which subsequently spent 52 months on lees, comes from the 2015 vintage and shows the ageing potential for which Colmant bubblies are famous. Savoury, fresh and intense, with plenty of colour, added complexity from reserve material, notes of aniseed and citrus peel and a fine, refreshing finish. 2021-25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Tim Atkin (South Africa 2020 Report), 93 pts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThere are many alternatives to Champagne, and South Africa is no exception with some fine “Method Cap Classique.” Jean-Philippe Colmant hired winemaker Nicolas Follet to create a small range of impressive sparkling wines; they eschew malolactic fermentation and practice extended lees aging.- NM\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style8\" style=\"\"\u003e- eRobertParker.com (Issue #196, August 2011), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"style14\" style=\"\"\u003e92 pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA blanc de blanc with the heart of Chardonnay, the NV Brut Chardonnay has focused citrus tones on the nose with notes of yellow pear and green apple. The oak is subtle here, with a solid beam of acidity through the mid-palate. The wine is thoughtful and focused, and the finish leaves my mouth watering; there is serious acidity here, and they are doing it right. Colmant is the little guy doing some really great things— quietly focused wines, with serious aging potential. Keep this small producer on your radar. I expect nothing but great things in years to come from JP Colmant and his new winemaker, Paul Gerber, formerly of Le Lude. - Anthony Mueller\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #245, October 2019), 91+ pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\"\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"\" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman font-size:=\"\" medium\u003eOur favorite Colmant sparkler by far, this blanc de blancs would easily pass for good quality Champagne. It’s pale straw with a fine bead with biscuit and lemon aromas. Very flavorful and complex on a rich palate with a persistent finish, it’s 100% Chardonnay, 15% barrel fermented, and spends 4 years on the lees. RS 5 g\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cspan lang=\"EN\" style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e- I-WineReview  92 pts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\" times=\"\" new=\"\" roman font-size:=\"\" medium style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cfont class=\"style4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colmant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948798930991,"sku":"SA4EE303001CHS","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Colmant_BrutChard_labelHQ_20_1.jpg?v=1771483732","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/colmant-brut-chardonnay-nv","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}