Très Vieux Ratafia Champenois
Vintage 2017
An aperitif with character, patinated by time
BARFONTARC’s Très Vieux Ratafia is aged for 8 years in oak barrels, giving it depth and complexity. A 100% pinot noir spirit with rich, evolved and elegant aromas.
Tasting
APPEARANCE
Deep amber with mahogany and copper highlights.
Nose
Intense and complex, combining walnuts, dried figs, caramel, vanilla and spices.
Palate
Rich, full-bodied and gourmet, with notes of candied quince, honey, vanilla and noble wood. Beautiful balance between sweetness, freshness and power, with a long, persistent finish.
Food pairings
Très Vieux Ratafia Champenois is best enjoyed neat, as an after-dinner drink or as a special treat. It goes perfectly with chocolate desserts, dried fruit, mature cheeses or foie gras.
100
%
Pinot noir
100
%
Vendange 2017
8
years
barrel-aged
82
%
Pinot noir must
18
%
Eau de vie
de champagne
RATAFIA is produced using the mutage technique: eau-de-vie (made in Champagne) is added to grape must to stop fermentation. This process preserves all the grape’s natural aromas and sweetness.
ORIGIN BAROVILLE – CÔTE DES BAR IN CHAMPAGNE
BOTTLING FEBRUARY 2026
BOTTLES
456 BOTTLES (50 CL)
ALCOHOL CONTENT 18% VOL.
AGEING POTENTIAL UP TO 5 YEARS
RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE 8°C
STORAGE ADVICE BOTTLES SHOULD BE STORED IN A COOL, DARK PLACE AT BETWEEN 10 AND 15°C, IN RELATIVELY HIGH HUMIDITY, IDEALLY AT 75%
