Vieux Ratafia Champenois
Vintage 2018
A still aperitif from Champagne
BARFONTARC’s Vieux Ratafia is aged for 3 years in oak barrels. A 100% Pinot Noir creation with fruity, sweet aromas. Notes of caramel and spices. A smooth texture much appreciated by those who love a sweeter taste.
Tasting
APPEARANCE
Gold with intense copper glints.
Nose
Expressive, with distinctive aromas of coconut and caramel.
Palate
Rich and delicious aromas of quince and vanilla. A fine balance of sweetness and freshness with woody notes.
Food pairings
Vieux Ratafia Champenois is a traditional sweet aperitif that can be enjoyed neat or in cocktails. It is also perfect to serve with desserts such as chocolate cake.
100
%
Pinot noir
100
%
2018 harvest
3
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
BOTTLED MARCH 2022
PRODUCTION
316 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%
