Charles Dufour (Francoise Martinot) 'Bistrotage' Extra Brut B.17 Affinage Prolongé, Champagne, France Normandy VARIETIES: 80% Nerello Mascalese and

VARIETIES: 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio

clay and sandy loam soils• 15 days maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks• Aged 20 months in Bossuet French oak (28% new)• Winemaker: Steve Matthiasson• 13

The top red cuvée of the domaine

Drinks way too easy for its depth

2100 bottles produced

Charles Dufour (Francoise Martinot) 'Bistrotage' Extra Brut B.17 Affinage Prolongé, Champagne, France Normandy VARIETIES: 80% Nerello Mascalese andDufour has also expanded his Champagne range in recent years, by making new wines from vineyards of his mother Franoise Martinots side of the family in a nearby village, which he also personally farms. This has lead to the separate label Franoise Martinot and the Bistrtage label: two lines of bubbles from the same winemaker, simply reflecting different vineyards and family. These wines are always single vintage, vinified with no added SO2 and no