Review: Alfred Tritant NV Bouzy Rouge
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- Aug 22, 2014
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The low-down: The region of Champagne produces still wine in limited quantities under the AOC Coteaux Champenois. Production is limited as the same grapes can be used to produce higher priced Champagne. Interestingly, sparkling wine has only been produced in Champagne for the last 300 years
Why do they produce still wine at all in Champagne? For the consumption of the local population of course! Every good Frenchman deserves a good pinot. Even one living in Champagne shouldn't have to make the trip over to Burgundy!
This wine comes from the only Grand Cru village within Champenois: Bouzy. It is 100% pinot noir in a style similar to, but lighter than, its Burgundian neighbours. The wine is bottled non-vintage, like most Champagne.
My drinking partner T was given this from a member of the Tritant family who lives with her in the South of France and apparently left the village of Bouzy because it was too boring living there!
The take: On appearance, auburn, light and transparent with some sediment. On the nose sour fruits, dried fruits (figs and prunes?), coffee, chalk, pepper and herbs. On the attack, rich and fleshy with a little spice. Generally, a subdued taste with high minerality, blueberries, toffee, tobacco and some effervescence. However, the finish is a little alcoholic.
In closing: Light, multi-faceted and a balanced pinot noir.
Rating: 8 out of 10.
Fact corner:
Country: France
Region: Coteaux Champenois (AOC)
Producer: Alfred Tritant
Vintage: NV
Grape: Pinot Noir
Alcohol content: 12.0%
Serving temperature: n/a
Price range: Mid-range
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