Pinot Noir Ratafia Champenois

6th August 2021

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Firstly, what exactly is Ratafia Champenois?

Ratafia is a liqueur and usually around 18% alcohol content. It will be made of the must and liqueur of the Champagne region. It requires 10 months ageing which can be either via tank or oak barrels. It can be made from a combination of Champagne grapes and from the more serious producers it will be single grape varieties as well as aged vintages.

100% Pinot Noir Ratafia Champenois

The labels that we tasted were:

Champagne Pierre Bertrand PN18 – Gold Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Waris Hubert Thesa – Silver Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Christophe Mignon ‘2’ Pinot Noir

Champagne Jean-Pierre Legret 100% Pinot Noir

Champagne A. Lamblot 100% Pinot Noir – Gold Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Vilmart & Cie

Champagne Louis de Sacy 100% Pinot Noir 2017 – Silver Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Triaulaire Edition ‘1’ 100% Pinot Noir – Gold Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Paul Dethune 100% Pinot Noir 2015 – Silver Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Dumangin & Fils Force Pinot Noir – Gold Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

Champagne Brochet 100% Pinot Noir – Silver Medal 2020 Ratafia Champenois Awards

 

Christopher Walkey

Co-founder of Glass of Bubbly. Journalist and author focused on Champagne & Sparkling Wines and pairing them with foods.