Collection II

Collection II is Konrat's signature champagne, a non-vintage brut from a single village: Montigny-sous-Châtillon. It is 50% Pinot Meunier, with 25% each of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Each grape variety is vinified separately according to the lunar calendar and ages on the lees in oak barrels, vats, demijohns (Dame Jeanne) and amphorae. Only 2,636 bottles exist.

The perlage is very fine. The nose seems sweet, with hazelnut and cedar wood. On the palate it is full-bodied: white blossom, vanilla and a ripe apricot, accompanied by a delicate touch of wood. It goes with seafood, turbot with truffles, and with Comté, Coulommiers or Maroilles. Drink it now for its primary aromas, or cellar it for up to eight years for more complexity. We recommend 10 to 12 degrees and a wide glass.