Houses
Champagne Collery
Champagne producer known for reformulating its blanc de blancs as a two-variety blend incorporating the rare Pinot Blanc grape.
- Location
- France
- Known for
- Blanc de blancs with Pinot Blanc · Pinot Blanc blends
Style
Champagne Collery has redesigned its blanc de blancs as a two-variety blend, introducing Pinot Blanc alongside a second white variety. This approach departs from the conventional single-variety format typically associated with blanc de blancs expressions. The use of Pinot Blanc—a grape accounting for less than 0.3% of Champagne's vineyard plantings—positions the cuvée as a deliberate exploration of the region's lesser-known permitted varieties.
History
The house announced its reformulated blanc de blancs in May 2026, marking a considered statement within the blanc de blancs category. The redesign reflects broader industry curiosity about Champagne's marginal varieties, as producers examine and selectively expand the region's viticultural identity. Collery's willingness to work outside the familiar palette of Chardonnay-led expressions demonstrates a commitment to exploring grapes cultivated by only a handful of producers in the appellation.
Cuvées
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blanc de blancs · NV
Pinot Blanc
Recent
- Note
Champagne Collery has reformulated its blanc de blancs as a two-variety blend incorporating Pinot Blanc, marking a departure from the conventional single-variety approach.
Read article The Drinks Business 12 May 2026