Ratafia Champenois
An amber nectar
De BARFONTARC Ratafia is made only with Pinot Noir grapes. It releases a range of soft, sweet aromas such as honey, acacia flower and ripe mirabelle plum. It is particularly loved as an aperitif by people who enjoy sweeter tastes.
Tasting
APPEARANCE
Bright and clear with a copper-yellow colour and a hint of amber.
Nose
A bouquet of soft, sweet aromas: honey, acacia flower and ripe mirabelle plum.
Palate
A wonderful balance, blending the grape’s natural sugar, acid and alcohol with good aromatic length. A sweet and delicious still wine.
Food pairings
Perfect as an aperitif; it goes wonderfully well with melon, or can be served with seared or plain foie gras.
100
%
Pinot noir
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
BOTTLED MARCH 2021
PRODUCTION
2,290 BOTTLES (70 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%
