Ratings
92
Identity
| Producer | Charles Dufour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 90% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Blanc |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | brut nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright golden yellow with elegant perlage |
| Aroma | Aromas of biscuit, brioche, nutty notes, and fresh fruit typical of extended lees aging |
| Palate | Full and ample palate with freshness, purity, and a very dry, crisp style typical of Brut Nature Champagne |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with persistent dryness and subtle nutty aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | Grilled prawns, oysters, seafood, shellfish, light fish dishes |
| Aging Potential | 10-20 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged on lees for approximately 18 years, no dosage (Brut Nature) |
| Fermentation | Base wine fermented in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels with indigenous yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | Calcareous clay (Jurassique Supérieur) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested from family vineyards in four villages: Landreville, Chervey, Neuville-sur-Seine, and Celles-sur-Orce |
Interesting facts
| This wine was produced by Charles and his father Robert before Charles officially took over the domaine. It is a rare Brut Nature Champagne with 18 years aging on lees, reflecting the terroir of the Côte des Bar. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |