Shankin’s IMPACT Newsletter Lists the Grower Co-Op among Top 20
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July 1, 2023 | Citing 9L case depletions, drinks industry newsletter IMPACT published the $1B Champagne category’s top 20 performers, where the Collet brand slots in with 2022 sales that represent a nearly 45% increase over the prior year.
The pub quotes Collet’s VP of Sales & Marketing in US, Pascal Boye: “Originally we were very on-premise focused, but during the pandemic we got into retail and now we have a good balance of about 60% on-premise to 40% retail.”
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Champagne Collet is a grower-owned co-op, in business for 100+ years. A founding member of COGEVI, Champagne Collet’s history harkens back to the Revolt Champenoise that began in 1911. The uprising resulted in the establishment of Champagne as a protected appellation, and Champagne Collet was founded in 1921, located in the heart of Aÿ, France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
“Boye is finding that sommeliers are keeping tighter lists, but favoring unique brands with novel offerings. Vintage Champagnes, single-vineyard bottlings, and lesser known items like Blanc de Noirs are attracting interest. collet has looked to capitalize on the trend with recent launches like a Grand Cru Aÿ 2012 ($120), Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru NV ($70), Esprit Couture 2012 ($150), Demi Sec NV ($55), and Extra Brut 1er Cru NV ($57),” writes segment author Daniel Marsteller.
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Old Bridge Cellars is the exclusive US importer for Champagne Collet wines. Find more on the Champagne Collet line by visiting OBCwines.com, including the entire range on offer.