Francoise Martinot Bistrotage B.20

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
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