Champagne Collard Picard was born from the union of Olivier Collard and Caroline Picard, two Champagne winegrowing families. Located between the Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs, the estate farms without chemical fertilisers or herbicides and vinifies its cuvées in oak barrels, a rare choice that brings richness and complexity where most houses rely on stainless steel. The Dom Picard cuvée is made exclusively from Grand Cru grapes, a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, with an Extra Brut dosage that gives full expression to the terroir. Exceptional ageing potential of 10 to 15 years.

The colour is a bright pale gold, enlivened by a fine, persistent mousse. The nose opens on white flowers, candied lemon, ripe pear, light brioche and a subtle minerality. With aeration: citrus zest, green apple, lime blossom, almond and warm stone. The palate is precise and vibrant on the attack, silky in the middle with a refined texture: ripe fruit, saline minerality and remarkable length. The finish shows great purity, on citrus and toasted bread.

Brittany oysters, scallops, spiny lobster, Bresse poultry, aged cheeses. Serve at 10°C.