Identity
| Producer | Charles Dufour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Organic |
| Grapes | 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | extra brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale golden yellow with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Ripe apple, candied lemon, chalk, white fruit, mineral, yeast, wood, spices, earth |
| Palate | Playful, juicy, mildly oxidative, fresh but ripe, good weight of fruit, gentle mousse, flowing palate, very good length |
| Finish | Long and persistent finish with mineral and yeast notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with cream cheese & lox bagel |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 2.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged 18 months on lees in a combination of tanks (75%) and barrels (25%) |
| Fermentation | Indigenous yeast fermentation of vin clair, malolactic fermentation completed |
Terroir
| Soil | Calcareous clay (from Jurassique Supérieur) |
| Harvest Type | Traditional hand picking |
| Harvest Desc | Manual harvest with traditional hand picking, organic and herbicide-free farming |
Interesting facts
| Bulles de Comptoir cuvée was the house Champagne at Noma; Charles Dufour is a visionary grower in Côte des Bar, producing natural, organic Champagne with a focus on terroir. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |