Charles Dufour
Champagne Bistrotage B.20 Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
- Extra Brut style: dry, taut and precise palate, with lively acidity and a clean finish
- Grapes and origin: organic Pinot Noir from Landreville, in the heart of the Champagne region
- Traditional method: slow secondary fermentation for fine, persistent and elegant bubbles
- Aromas and taste: notes of red fruits, white flowers, brioche, citrus, green apple and almond
- Pairings: suitable for shellfish, sashimi, delicate fish, white meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Bistrotage Extra Brut Francoise Martinot by Charles Dufour is a certified organic sparkling wine of great precision. Visually, it displays a pale golden yellow colour with salmon reflections, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet weaves together notes of red berries, white flowers, brioche and citrus nuances. On the palate, it is taut and precise, supported by lively acidity and a distinct minerality. Notes of green apple and hawthorn fade into a delicate touch of almond, offering a clean sip, ideal paired with sashimi and shellfish, delicate fish and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Champagne is produced in Landreville, a historic area of the Champagne region in France. The terroir gives the wine a clear expressive identity, thanks to vineyards managed with a sustainable and organic approach focused on the cultivation of Pinot Noir. This strong sense of place is revealed on tasting through a marked gustatory tension and profound minerality. The influence of the soils enhances a pure and essential fruit, in perfect harmony with the dry and vertical nature of the cuvée.
How it is produced
Production relies on the Traditional Method, essential for creating the wine’s fine effervescence. The slow prise de mousse enriches the bouquet with complex aromas, while respecting the purity of the fruit. The choice of an Extra Brut dosage enhances its dry character, outlining the flavour profile with great precision. This technical process highlights the lively acidity and unmistakable mineral streak, resulting in a sip that is always agile, clean and never heavy.
History and Curiosities
The Champagne Bistrotage B.20 Extra Brut by Françoise Martinot, expertly crafted by Charles Dufour in Landreville, is an authentic expression of organic Pinot Noir. Produced according to the strict traditional method, this captivating Extra Brut sparkling wine combines elegance and sustainability. The glass reveals delicate salmon-coloured highlights and a persistent perlage, unveiling refined notes of brioche and red fruits. On the palate, its unmistakable fine minerality and lively acidity superbly enhance raw seafood, shellfish, and mature cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Francoise Martinot Champagne Bistrotage B.20 Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Charles Dufour |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Champagne Bistrotage B.20 Extra Brut by Françoise Martinot, expertly crafted by Charles Dufour in Landreville, is an authentic expression of organic Pinot Noir. Produced according to the strict traditional method, this captivating Extra Brut sparkling wine combines elegance and sustainability. The glass reveals delicate salmon-coloured highlights and a persistent perlage, unveiling refined notes of brioche and red fruits. On the palate, its unmistakable fine minerality and lively acidity superbly enhance raw seafood, shellfish, and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Landreville, Champagne region, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |