Charles Dufour

Bulles de Comptoir

Charles Dufour returned to the family estate in Landreville in 2006 after gaining experience in several vineyards abroad. This return quickly became a deep commitment and he took over his father's vineyards, leading the estate's conversion to organic farming. His personal project gradually took shape and laid the foundations for a vision centred on the authenticity and vitality of the wines.

The vineyard covers around six hectares spread around Landreville, Essoyes and Celles sur Ource. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a little Pinot Blanc grow here on the clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte des Bar. The practices are simple and rigorous, with manual labour, indigenous yeasts, no enrichment and a constant quest for purity, with every decision aimed at preserving the identity of these southern Champagne hillsides.

In the cellar, the wines ferment in vats or old barrels and then rest for a long time on their lees without filtration or the addition of sulphur. The perpetual reserve that feeds Bulles de Comptoir gives depth and consistency to this emblematic cuvée. Other expressions are created under the Bistrotage label, sourced from his mother's vines and vinified with the same freedom. The result is a range of vibrant, straightforward and lively champagnes that reflect Charles Dufour's strong and elegant personality...