rating B

standout grower-producer based in Côte des Bars for Pinot Noir based wines

about established in 1935 with an 8ha vineyard. Still family owned and run, with new generations continuing the grape-growing and winemaking tradition. Thierry and Jennifer Fluteau (the latter originally from Chicago) are fourth generation owners. They turned the winery from a négociant-manipulant to récoltant-manipulant when taking over in 2002.

wines tasted

“Echo” Brut NV ($68)

85% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay. 6g/L. 48 months bottle ageing. Surprisingly and pleasingly lean for a Blanc de Noirs from Côte des Bars.

Blanc de Blancs 2012 ($80)

Unusual to find 100% Chardonnay in Côte des Bars but it echoes the lean, lees-driven texture of the Blanc de Noirs.

website https://www.champagnefluteau.com

email champagne.fluteau@orange.fr

phone +33 3 25 38 20 02

address 5 rue de la nation, Gyé-sur-Seine