{"product_id":"champagne-collard-picard-essentiel-champagne-2015","title":"Champagne Collard-Picard Essentiel Champagne 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eChampagne Collard-Picard Essentiel 2015 is a vivid expression of the house’s terroir-driven style, combining precision, depth, and remarkable purity. Crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it captures the warmth of the 2015 vintage while preserving the tension and elegance that define great Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Essentiel 2015 shows a deep golden hue, hinting at its maturity and concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, opening with candied citrus, dried herbs, nuts, and subtle pastry notes, all lifted by a fine mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, it is dry, linear, and intense, with bright acidity leading into flavours of lime, mandarin peel, almond, walnut, honey, and delicate toasted nuances. The texture is generous yet vibrant, and the finish is long, saline, and impeccably balanced. With nearly a decade of cellar ageing before release, this Champagne already shows impressive complexity, while still having the structure to develop further in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssentiel 2015 is made from 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir, and 25% Meunier. Only the heart of the press is used, and fermentation takes place with indigenous yeasts in large oak casks, followed by nine months on fine lees. Malolactic fermentation is blocked to preserve freshness and maintain the wine’s clean, focused structure. After bottling in 2016, it matured for a minimum of nine years in the cellar before release, allowing the wine to build depth, texture, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is especially well suited to gastronomy, pairing beautifully with refined fish dishes, shellfish, and white meats, as well as more aromatic or lightly spiced preparations. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a few minutes in the glass will help its aromatic layers unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Collard-Picard is known for its thoughtful, terroir-focused approach and commitment to producing Champagne with clarity and character. The house has built a strong reputation in the region for wines that balance precision with depth, and its cuvées are recognised for showcasing both vineyard expression and cellar finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Collard-Picard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127822622962,"sku":"FW-10152","price":106.93,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/Essentiel.png?v=1777551601","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/champagne-collard-picard-essentiel-champagne-2015","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}