Ratings
Average community score 92.5 points (CellarTracker)
Identity
| Producer | Charles Dufour |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Organic |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Extra Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White wine made from Pinot Noir (Blanc de Noirs), clear and bright with mineral clarity |
| Aroma | Mineral, chalk, herbs, crisp acidity, deep and rich character with a delightful salty mineral tone |
| Palate | Deep, rich character with crisp acidity and a mineral backbone, balanced and elegant palate |
| Finish | Long, mineral-driven finish with a refreshing salty note and persistent elegance |
| Food Pairing | Perfect with oysters, seafood, and light shellfish dishes |
| Aging Potential | Can age well for several years due to its acidity and structure |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | Extra Brut level (very low sugar) |
| Aging Process | Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, aging in wooden barrels, no added sulphur |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | calcareous clay soils in the Vallée de l’Arce (Côte des Bar) |
| Harvest Type | manual (harvested by Françoise Martinot) |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested by Françoise Martinot from her own vineyards in Landreville, Chervey, using traditional organic methods |
Interesting facts
| Made by Charles Dufour for his mother Françoise Martinot, from her vineyards in Landreville and Chervey, reflecting a Burgundian soul in Champagne. The Bistrotage line reflects different vineyards and family heritage. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |