Francoise Martinot FF13

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar, Champagne AOC
Bottle
Ratings
Average 92 points from community reviews
Identity
Producer Charles Dufour & Françoise Martinot
Vol 0.75
Classification organic
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Blanc de Noirs, white sparkling wine with linear and saline character
Aroma Citrus pith, orchard blossom, hazelnut, saline, tension, finesse, strength of character, pure terroir expression
Palate Linear, saline, brimming with tension, electric, pure, complex layers, mid-weight, lifted, bright
Finish Long, saline, tension-filled finish with a whisper of hazelnut and orchard blossom
Food Pairing Pairs well with caviar, sashimi, fish roe, and delicate seafood dishes
Aging Potential At least 7 years bottle aging potential
Serving Glassware Champagne flute
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
ABV % 12.0
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process Spontaneous fermentation, malolactic fermentation, 1 year élevage half in wooden barrels and half in stainless steel tank, aged on lees, no sulphur added, zero dosage
Fermentation Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
Terroir
Soil Clayey-calcareous soils in Vallée de l'Arce (Côte des Bar)
Harvest Type Hand-harvested (manual)
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested from family vineyards in Celles-sur-Ource and Landreville, Côte des Bar
Interesting facts
Produced by Charles Dufour from his mother's vineyards in Côte des Bar; made with organic principles, spontaneous fermentation, no sulphur, zero dosage; rare cuvée produced every 3 years; first release in 2013
Logistics
Cork natural cork