Champagne Nature 'Ballade of the Villages' Charles Dufour 2004
Charles Dufour

Champagne Nature 'Ballade of the Villages' Charles Dufour 2004

The Champagne Brut Nature "Ballade of the Villages" Charles Dufour is an exclusive bubble perfect to accompany unique occasions. It is made from a carefully selected blend of Pinot Noir and White, the real specialty of this label, however, is the long ageing of 18 years on the lees. Let yourself be carried away by a full and ample taste that enhances all the years spent in the cellar!

170,00 

Features

Vines

Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc

Tipologia

Alcohol content

12 %

Format

75 cl Bottle

Vineyards

On clayey-chalky well-ventilated soils in Côte des Bars

Vinification

Soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts and second fermentation in bottle according to the Champenoise Method

Aging

18 years on the lees

Filosofia produttiva

Natural, Recoltant Manipulant, Indigenous yeasts, Organic

Additional Notes

Contains sulfites , bio da agricoltura Italia o EU
Collection bottle, no discounts

CHAMPAGNE NATURE 'BALLADE OF THE VILLAGES' CHARLES DUFOUR 2004 DESCRIPTION

Champagne 'Ballade of the Villages' Brut Nature from vigneron Charles Dufour is a vintage Champagne with deep charm, the result of a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grown in the Aube area. It is a label made "by four hands" in that the vinification of the sparkling wine base and the draught were carried out by Robert Dufour, Charles's father, while after 17 long years on the lees it was Charles himself who performed the degorgement and subsequent non-dosage as Brut Nature.

The 'Ballade of the Villages' Champagne Brut Nature Charles Dufour comes from a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc grapes from different villages in the Côte des Bar. Specifically, the Pinot Noir comes from the communes of Landreville, Chervey and Neuville-sur-Seine while the Pinot Blanc from lieu-dit 'Le Champ du Clos' in the village of Celles-sur-Ouce. In the winery, the grapes are vinified through soft pressing and subsequent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation of the must in oak barrels. After a few months of rest, the sparkling wine base is then bottled with the addition of liqueur d'expedition for refermentation according to the Champenoise Method, associated with over 200 months of aging on the lees in the bottle. The process ends with degorgement and the subsequent topping up of the bottles with the same wine, thus without any dosage.

Charles Dufour's Brut Nature 'Ballade of the Villages' Champagne is immediately striking with its bright golden yellow color and elegant perlage. The aromatic bouquet evokes complex aromas of tropical fruits, flowers, honey and dried fruits, enriched by boisé hints and nearly marine mineral hints. The palate is broad and creamy, fresh and flavorful, with a deep progression of long flavor persistence.

Colour

Golden yellow with brilliant reflections

Scent

Broad, ethereal, rich, notes of caramelised fruit meet small pastries

Taste

Full, elegant, mature and incredibly long