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RATAFIA CRAFT – AFFINAGE SOUS BOIS – 3 l with serving tool and wood case

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “CRAFT” cuvée is aged for many years before being bottled as a blend of multiple vintages aged independently. Second-hand barrels previously used to age mainly Northern Côtes du Rhône wines give it this amber colour as well as its characteristic taste. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Pinot Noir 1/3 / Meunier 2/3
ABV: 18%
AGE: 6 years minimum / multi vintage (2002-2013)
AGEING : 9 years average in 228l barrels of Northern Côtes du Rhône wines
LOT : SP-MV28
BOTTLING : à la demande
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 3500 a year
TASTING NOTES: Rich, complex, notes of ripe fruit, citrus with great
length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Chocolate dessert / Mature cow cheese
(18-month Comté style) / Pre-dinner drink

RATAFIA CRAFT – WOOD AGED – MV028 – 70 cl

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “CRAFT” cuvée is aged for many years before being bottled as a blend of multiple vintages aged independently. Second-hand barrels previously used to age mainly Northern Côtes du Rhône wines give it this amber colour as well as its characteristic taste. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history.

CHARACTERISTICSORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Pinot Noir 1/3 / Meunier 2/3
ABV: 18%
AGE: 6 years minimum / multi vintage (2002-2013)
AGEING : 9 years average in 228l barrels of Northern Côtes du Rhône wines
LOT : SP-MV28
BOTTLING : 02/2024
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 3500 a year
TASTING NOTES: Rich, complex, notes of ripe fruit, citrus with great
length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Chocolate dessert / Mature cow cheese
(18-month Comté style) / Pre-dinner drink

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – DELICATESSE – 3l with serving tool and wood case

RATAFIA ROSE

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “DELICATESSE” cuvée is made with a base of Champagne bleeding dew. Its unique fruitiness, its intense colour reflects the unique winemaking techniques of Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, for its “saignée” rosé with a skin maceration blend of 3 Champagne grape varieties simultaneously. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected
geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history.

CARACTERISTIQUES
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: 50% Meunier / 25% Pinot Noir / 25% Chardonnay
ABV: 17.5%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING :Stainless steel to preserve the colour and taste
BATCH : ROSE2
BOTTLING: 04/2024
BOTTLE COUNT: a few hundred only
TASTING NOTES: Rich, complex, notes of ripe fruit, citrus with great length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Confectionery nose, tangy English candy on the palate with a good acidity length in the mouth
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – DELICATESSE – 70 CL

RATAFIA ROSE

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “DELICATESSE” cuvée is made with a base of Champagne bleeding dew. Its unique fruitiness, its intense colour reflects the unique winemaking techniques of Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, for its “saignée” rosé with a skin maceration blend of 3 Champagne grape varieties simultaneously. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected
geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history.

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: 50% Meunier / 25% Pinot Noir / 25% Chardonnay
ABV: 17.5%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING :Stainless steel to preserve the colour and taste
BATCH : ROSE2
BOTTLING: 04/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: a few hundred only
TASTING NOTES: Rich, complex, notes of ripe fruit, citrus with great length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Confectionery nose, tangy English candy on the palate with a good acidity length in the mouth
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FINESSE – CH2019 – 3l with serving tool and wood case

RATAFIA DE CHARDONNAY

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “FINESSE” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Chardonnay grape variety. Chardonnay is the typical grape variety of champagne which brings finesse to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend. For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, the Chardonnay matured on chalk in the Montagne de Reims is a particularly strategic contribution to generate finesse, acidity and length in the mouth for the house’s vintages. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history..

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve finesse
BATCH : CH2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Fruit paste nose with intense aromas of peach in the mouth with a good acidity length in
the mouth
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FINESSE – CH2019 – 70 cl

RATAFIA DE CHARDONNAY

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “FINESSE” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Chardonnay grape variety. Chardonnay is the typical grape variety of champagne which brings finesse to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend. For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, the Chardonnay matured on chalk in the Montagne de Reims is a particularly strategic contribution to generate finesse, acidity and length in the mouth for the house’s vintages. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history..

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve finesse
BATCH : CH2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Fruit paste nose with intense aromas of peach in the mouth with a good acidity length in
the mouth
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FORCE – PN2019 – 3 l with serving tool and wood case

RATAFIA DE PINOT NOIR

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “FORCE” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Pinot Noir variety. Pinot Noir is the typical grape variety of champagne that brings strength and structure to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend.
For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, Pinot Noir gives structure to its non-vintage wines and provides a structure that develops length in the mouth for the house’s vintages. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve finesse
BATCH : PN2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Peppery nose (a little on the sichuan side); candied fruits in the mouth (morello cherries) with a good acidity length in the mouth
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FORCE – PN2019 – 70 cl

RATAFIA DE PINOT NOIR

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
The “FORCE” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Pinot Noir variety. Pinot Noir is the typical grape variety of champagne that brings strength and structure to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend.
For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, Pinot Noir gives structure to its non-vintage wines and provides a structure that develops length in the mouth for the house’s vintages. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve finesse
BATCH : PN2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Peppery nose (a little on the sichuan side); candied fruits in the mouth (morello cherries) with a good acidity length in the mouth
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FRUIT – M2019 – 3l with serving tool and wood case

RATAFIA DE MEUNIER

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
TThe “FRUIT” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Meunier variety. Meunier is the typical grape variety of champagne that brings fruit to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend. For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, the Meunier represents in the Montagne de Reims a particularly strategic contribution allowing to generate an intense fruit in the non-vintage and a color and a typical fruit for its iconic “Le Rosé” vintage of the house. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history.

CARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Meunier from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve fruitiness wines
BATCH : M2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Lemon and orange zest on the nose, stone fruits on the palate (apricot) with a good acidity length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – FRUIT – M2019 – 70 cl

RATAFIA DE MEUNIER

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure at all levels.
TThe “FRUIT” cuvée is made only with champagne grapes from the Meunier variety. Meunier is the typical grape variety of champagne that brings fruit to the cuvées of which it is part of the blend. For Champagne Dumangin J. Fils, the Meunier represents in the Montagne de Reims a particularly strategic contribution allowing to generate an intense fruit in the non-vintage and a color and a typical fruit for its iconic “Le Rosé” vintage of the house. “Ratafia Champenois” is a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its quality history.

CARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Meunier from the Montagne de Reims area
ABV: 17%
AGE: Only Grapes from harvest 2019 / AGEING : Stainless steel to preserve fruitiness wines
BATCH : M2019
BOTTLING: 01/2021
BOTTLE COUNT: roughly 1200
TASTING NOTES: Lemon and orange zest on the nose, stone fruits on the palate (apricot) with a good acidity length in the mouth.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Pre-dinner drink / Sashimi
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS – SINGLE BARREL 18 YEARS – 70 cl – M2003

Crowned “World Finest Ratafia Champenois 2022”

Aged in different ways, our Ratafias Champenois explode with quality, respect for their terroirs, their grape varieties, and bring pleasure
at all levels.
The 2nd edition of the “SINGLE BARREL” cuvée is unique in the world of Ratafiaa Champenois. A single juice, having matured for 18 years
in 1 barrel from a single harvest (2003). Crown for the 2nd time World Finest Ratafiaa. The assembly is kept secret. “Ratafia Champenois” is
a protected geographical indication. it proudly bears the name of its region and makes an important contribution to its terroir and its
quality history

CHARACTERISTICS
ORIGIN: PGI from the Champagne area
GRAPES: Secret Blend
ABV: 18%
AGE: Only from harvest 2003
AGEING : 18 years in barrel T-089
BATCH : MIL2003
BOTTLING: 01/2023
BOTTLE COUNT: 225
TASTING NOTES: Nose of walnuts, a hint of liquorice incredible length, melted wood, imperative tasting.
FILTRATION: Respectful on plates
FOOD MATCHING: Chocolate dessert / Mature cow cheese (18-month Comté style) / Pre-dinner drink
TEMPERATURE SERVICE: 12-15°C

BATCH 024 – SINGLE MALT INDIAN WHISKY

DISTILLE D IN GOA

Distilled in one of the powerhorse of the quality whisky industry in India, this “goan”  spirit has the qualities of the exotic climate ageing with 4 years maturation in bourbon cask under the goan climate then 2 years of secondary ageing in Ratafia Champenois barrels on our Champagne cellars. The result is a blend of power and delicacy

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  India – Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING:  4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH : 24 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-073
BOTTLING DATE:  08/2023 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 212
ABV: 46.4%
AGE: 5 years (at least 12 when compared to Scotch Single Malts)
CHARACTERISTICS: Complex orchard fruit tropical fruit, toasted pasties manuka honey, spice, and wax. With a finish of  Malt, honey, spice and fruit
DISTILLERY: unnamed powerhouse in Goa, India
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 008 – SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

GLENROTHES 2007

13 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Glenrothes (rich, fully rounded and elegant) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »…. a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side.

CHARACTERISTCS

ORIGIN:  Scotland – Speyside
DISTILLATION DATE: 05/2007
1ST AGEING: 11 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-131
BOTTLING DATE: 08/2020 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 344
ABV : 46%
AGE: 13 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, fully rounded and elegant complemented by a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side
DISTILLERY: Glenrothes
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 011 – SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

FETTERCAIRN 2008

12 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Fettercairn (fruity, white flowers, elegant) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist »…. a ripe bouquet of fruits (peach) and a vanilla side.

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  Scotland – Highlands
DISTILLATION DATE: 10/2008
1ST AGEING: 10-11 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 19 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-033
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2020 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 246
ABV : 48%
AGE: 12 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, fully rounded and elegant complemented by a ripe bouquet of fruits and a vanilla side
DISTILLERY: Fettercairn
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 013 – SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

BENRINNES 2008

12 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Benrinnes (Orange peel, slightly oily, hint of smoke and sherried character) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  Scotland – Speyside
DISTILLATION DATE: 11/2008
1ST AGEING: 10 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 23 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-029
BOTTLING DATE: 04/2021 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 347
ABV : 48%
AGE: 12 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Orange peel, slightly oily, hint of smoke and sherried character.
DISTILLERY: Benrinnes
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 014 – SINGLE MALT WHISKY de FRANCE

LA PIAUTRE 2017

The “Piautre” is a steering apparatus characteristic of the boats of the sailing the Loire river in France J. Distillery created in 2013 now using Charentais stills and ageing their distillate in “Coteaux du Layon” barrels. It is producing oily and opulent whisky amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  France
DISTILLATION DATE: 06/2017
1ST AGEING: 3 years
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-060
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2021 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 345
ABV : 46,3%
AGE: 4 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Oily / Opulent
DISTILLERY: La Fabrique des Bières d’Anjou, also known as La Piautre
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 015 – SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

CRAIGELLACHIE 2007

13 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Craigellachie (Honey, peaches, apples, green grass on the nose. Custard, mint, mineral water, a bit of pepper and fall spice, sweet tea, and marmalade on the palate.) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  Scotland – Speyside
DISTILLATION DATE: 12/2007
1ST AGEING: 12 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH: 15 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-042
BOTTLING DATE: 09/2021 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 297
ABV : 48%
AGE: 13 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Honey, peaches, apples, green grass on the nose. Custard, mint, mineral water, a bit of pepper and fall spice, sweet tea, and marmalade on the palate.
DISTILLERY: Craigellachie
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 016 – SINGLE GRAIN IRISH WHISKEY

COOLEY 2009

11 Years Old for this single Grain Irish Whiskey aged in Ireland and bottled in our cellars in France. Cooley Single Grain is only distilled twice compared to the classic 3 times distillation that is characteristic of Irish whiskeys. It gives it stronger flavours (Rich, soft oils, melt-in-the-mouth grain and just a hint of barley for good measure) amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… « The Dumangin Champagne Twist ».

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  Ireland
DISTILLATION DATE: 2009
1ST AGEING: 10 years in refilled Bourbon barrels and STR casks
FINISH: 12 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-091
BOTTLING DATE: 11/2021 in France
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 258
ABV : 47,1%
AGE: 11 years
CHARACTERISTICS: Rich, soft oils, melt-in-the-mouth grain and just a hint of barley for good measure.
DISTILLERY: Cooley
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 018 SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY

CAOL ILA 2013 – 9 years old

9 Years Old for this single malt Scotch Whisky aged and bottled in Scotland. A classic side of Caol Ila (Peat but not too peaty, savoury green vegetables, and seaweed). B amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… Beautifully smooth and hard to understand complexity. Taste bomb that begins and ends with peat in a dancing way. Oily and uplifting, with a texture that reaches all parts of the palate without being overpowering, giving it a perceived lightness. Phenolic citrus fruits and a long smoky finish on the palate amplified by the Ratafia Champenois touch… “The Dumangin Champagne Twist”…. A bouquet of ripe fruit, a hint of vanilla..

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  Scotland – Islay
DISTILLATION DATE: 12/2017
1ST AGEING:   8 years in refilled Hogshead
FINISH : 18 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-090
BOTTLING DATE: 06/2022 in Scotland
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 330
ABV : 47.2% – AGE : 09 years
CHARACTERISTICS : Oily and uplifting, with a texture that reaches all parts of the palate without being overpowering, giving it a perceived lightness. Phenolic citrus fruits and a long smoky finish on the palate
DISTILLERY:  Caol Ila
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 023 – SINGLE MALT TEXAS WHISKY

BALCONES

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. Discovered by Gilles during one of his sales trips. Waco, the town hosting the distillery is subject to an extreme climate. During Gilles’ august visit, the outside temperature was 48°C. As a result ageing of whiskies is dramatically speeded up compared to Scotland. Whisky expressing extraordinary power rounded by Ratafia Champenois finish

« Le Twist Champagne Dumangin »

CARACTERISTIQUES

ORIGIN:  USA – TEXAS – Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING:  4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH : 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-022
BOTTLING DATE:  08/2023 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 265
ABV: 46.7%
AGE: 5 years (at least 12 when compared to Scotch Single Malts)
CHARACTERISTICS: Power, expression ! All rounded by the Ratafia Champenois barrel
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – Etats Unis
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 025 – BLUE CORN TEXAS WHISKY

BALCONES

Balcones is a Single Malt pionner in the US. They also produced a very unique and delicate whisky based on a mash of a local strain of corn “Blue Corn”, which brings a full bodied whisky. Length / Superb mid palate and extraordinary long finish rounded by the secondary finish in Ratafia Champenois barrels.

« Le Twist Champagne Dumangin »

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN:  USA – TEXAS – Malt
DISTILLATION DATE: 2017
1ST AGEING:  4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH : 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-024
BOTTLING DATE:  08/2023 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 266
ABV: 46.7%
AGE: 5 years (at least 12 when compared to Scotch Single Malts)
CHARACTERISTICS: full mouthfeel with sweet tea, burnt marshmallow, cinnamon candies and marmalade with a very long finish with oak and pepper notes, followed by cardamom and roasted sweet corn
DISTILLERY: Balcones – Waco – Etats Unis
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 026 – DUTCH RYE WHISKY

ZUIDAM

Following his discovery of Rye in Bourbons, Gilles decided to look for a good 100% rye spirit (no malt, no corn, nothing else). He discovers it after a trip to Prowein (Germany) by visiting the Zuidam distillery (Whisky Millstone) in the Netherlands. When Gilles acquires this whisky, its colour is still very light even after years of ageing. The Ratafia Champenois is providing this whisky a lot more than its colour J.

« Le Twist Champagne Dumangin »

CHARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN: The Netherlands
1ST AGEING: 4 years in a Bourbon barrel
FINISH : 21 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-019
BOTTLING DATE:  08/2023 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 334
ABV : 47.4%
AGE: 6 years
CHARACTERISTICS: The wood characters are very present in this Spirit. This is why Gilles chose it. The Ratafia Champenois brings this extraordinary warm colour as well as a spectacular roundness
DISTILLERY: Zuidam – Pays Bas
NON CHILL FILTERED

BATCH 028 – BOURBON WHISKEY – CASK STRENGTH

Thanks to numerous sales trip to the US, Gilles also discovers another passion for Bourbons. Main compenent in Bourbon is corn (mini 51% for bourbon), Gilles prefers Bourbons with an higher Rye content. He has acquired several barrels with different content of rye to make his own blend, another Champagne Twist J. Bourbon has to be aged in new barrels for the 3st 3 years of its life in the US

« Le Twist Champagne Dumangin »

ChARACTERISTICS

ORIGIN: Etats Unis
1ST AGEING:  3 years in new barrel
FINISH : 52 months in RATAFIA CHAMPENOIS Barrel T-053
BOTTLING DATE:  08/2023 at Champagne Dumangin J. Fils
NUMBER OF BOTTLES: 216
ABV : 55.2% Cask Strength
AGE:  6 years +
CHARACTERISTICS: The rye confers a certain dryness to this spirit compared to a traditional Bourbon (usually sweeter). The Ratafia Champenois is rounding the final result J
NON CHILL FILTERED