Bistrøtage B.20 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs

Wine Description for Bistrøtage B.20 Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs by Françoise Martinot

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a delicate salmon-rosé shimmer – the Pinot Noir origin reveals itself subtly. The perlage is fine, even and of medium size, with clear reflections that signal precision and care in vinification.

Nose

Intense and multi-layered: dried meadow herbs, thyme, lavender and marjoram dominate the opening – an aromatic complexity reminiscent of southern French garrigue. These are joined by roasted hazelnut, almond shell and sourdough, whilst the fruit remains subtle: redcurrants, wild strawberries, candied pear and candied ginger. Cool, mineral notes of stone and delicate smoke lend the bouquet an elegant, almost mystical depth.

Palate

Uncompromising and linear. A taut, precise acidity immediately commands attention and pushes the fruit into the background. The champagne comes across as dry, cool and focused – almost ascetic in its clarity. The herbal aromatics of thyme and lavender dominate, accompanied by stony hints of chalk and stone dust. Fine bitter nuances, hazelnut and a delicate smokiness define the character.

Finish

Precise, herbal-spicy and slightly bitter. Not opulent, but abrupt and yet elegant – a meditative aftertaste that combines rigour with finesse.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A pure Blanc de Noirs from Pinot Noir, which translates the power of the red grape into a cool, mineral style. The Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l residual sugar) allows the wine no compromise – what remains is pure structure and terroir expression.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This champagne demands food with character: raw oysters, scallop carpaccio, smoked salmon or goat’s cheese with herbs. Also an excellent choice with steamed turbot or grilled asparagus with olive oil.

Special Characteristics

Françoise Martinot’s B.20 is no crowd-pleasing aperitif champagne, but a statement: winy, straightforward, demanding. Those seeking depth and authenticity will find it here – a Blanc de Noirs for purists.