Charles Dufour's Extra Brut Champagne "Bulles de Comptoir 13 - Cuisine du Dimanche" is a Champagne from the Côte de Bars region, made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc. Most of the blend (65%) is from the 2022 vintage, with the remaining 20% being Reserve grapes from 1982-2021. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Aged in Burgundian barrels and large oak barrels. No fining or filtration is performed before bottling.
Region: France, Champagne.
Grapes: 60% Pinot Noir, 30%, Chardonnay, 10%, Pinot Blanc.
Alcohol content: 12%.
Aging: In Burgundian pièce and large barrel.
Contains sulfites
The Coteaux Champenois Blanc "Vin de Comptoir" is one of the few still white wines found in Champagne. Which is not easy to do at these latitudes, but Charles Dufour succeeded greatly by giving us this jewel produced with Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay grapes and Pinot Noir with vinification and aging in barrique.
Region: France, Champagne.
Grapes: Pinot blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot noir.
Alcohol content: 11,5%.
Aging: Barrel.
Contains sulfites
For the creation of Champagne Extra Brut "Bistrøtage" B.19, Charles bought the grapes from his mother Francoise Martinot, which is why both names are listed on the label. The B.19 cuvée is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from the 2017 harvest from the Chervey cru. One year of aging 50% in neutral oak barrels, and 50% in steel tanks. It is rosé Champagne with a predominantly fruity, citrus and mineral aromatic profile. The sip is fresh and dynamic, but very soft.
Region: France, Champagne.
Grapes: Pinot Noir.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.
Aging: At least 40 months on the lees
Contains sulfites