Colcombet Champagne Brut Eclat NV NO20230823 Les Safres takes its name

Les Safres takes its name from the sandy soils ('safres') of the parcel

channeling the vintage's intensity into structure rather than heat

and eight months on lees in tank yield a mineral-driven finish with lively acidity—authentic natural winemaking from a pioneer

This one shows exactly what it should — fresh dark fruit

and supple—a masterclass in balancing honeyed richness with electrifying slate-driven acidity

Colcombet Champagne Brut Eclat NV NO20230823 Les Safres takes its nameHere's a Champagne with an unlikely backstory: the Colcombet name comes from one of France's most storied silk houses, not the vineyards of the Marne. This single estate bottling out of the Marne Valley west of Reims is an even split of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, the classic Champagne trio. Brut Eclat lives up to its name, bright and silky with fine, persistent bubbles, leaning on citrus and orchard fruit with a cool mineral streak. An