A. Lamblot Rata du Rene Ratafia Champenois 2022
Combining alcohol from Champagne with fresh grape juice from old Pinot Noir vines. The juice is sourced from the final press known as the "Rebeche." Aged for 18 months in old oak barrels previously used for red Burgundy wines without filtration or fining. "René Lamblot, patriarch of the estate, made his ratafia in oak barrels. This mistelle is a family tribute and the high-quality culmination of the last pressed juices.
Region: Montagne de Reims
Cepage: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking: Made with the final press juices of Pinot Noit, dubbed "rebeches", a.k.a. "rubbish" - what would normally be sent to the distillery. A homemade marc (brandy) is added to halt the fermentation with a bit of residual sugar.
Aging: 18 months in old barrels that previously held red Burgundy
Tiny Production: ONLY 230 bottles produced
Original: $89.99
-70%$89.99
$27.00
Description
Combining alcohol from Champagne with fresh grape juice from old Pinot Noir vines. The juice is sourced from the final press known as the "Rebeche." Aged for 18 months in old oak barrels previously used for red Burgundy wines without filtration or fining. "René Lamblot, patriarch of the estate, made his ratafia in oak barrels. This mistelle is a family tribute and the high-quality culmination of the last pressed juices.
Region: Montagne de Reims
Cepage: 100% Pinot Noir
Winemaking: Made with the final press juices of Pinot Noit, dubbed "rebeches", a.k.a. "rubbish" - what would normally be sent to the distillery. A homemade marc (brandy) is added to halt the fermentation with a bit of residual sugar.
Aging: 18 months in old barrels that previously held red Burgundy
Tiny Production: ONLY 230 bottles produced
