Blending
100% Chardonnay (Avize, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Chouilly)
Tasting Notes
To the eye: A very pure yellow colour. The froth is made up of light bubbles forming a delicate bead.
On the nose: Intense with hints of citrus fruit combining admirably with floral notes (honeysuckle, acacia) and the first aromas of development and roastingf citrus fruit combining admirably with floral notes (honeysuckle, acacia) and the first aromas of development and roasting.
On the palate: Structured palate with great body. The minerality of these great Chardonnays blends perfectly with the dried fruit (apricot) and honeyed hints that appear in mid palate. The finish is fresh, tenacious and airy.
Aging
3 years
Winemaker’s Advice
A Champagne for great occasions. Our Blanc de Blancs Grand cru will also go well with numerous culinary delights such as a verrine of quinoa, pink prawns or a vegetable tartare with ginger, lemon flavoured crab flesh.
Awards
Silver Medal: Decanter World Wine Awards (UK) - 2015/ 2012
Silver Medal: Drinks Business Awards (UK) - 2012
Silver Medal: International Wine & Spirits Competition (UK) - 2012
Silver Medal: China Wine Challenge (China) - 2012
4/5: Magazin “Hotelier” (Switzerland) - December 2015
17,5/20: Revista de Vinhos (Portugal) - March 2015
92/100: Vino & Styl (Czech Republic) - 2013
91/100: Wine Spectator (USA) - 2014/ 2013
90/100: Grandi Champagne (Italy) - 2016/ 2017
90/100: Wine Spectator (USA) - 2015
90/100: Best Champagnes in 2015 - Essi Avellan (Finland) - June 2015
15,5/20: Gault & Millau Guide - 2016
15/20: Guide du Wine and Business Club - 2013
One star, a famous wine: Guide Hachette des Vins - 2015/ 2013
Crush of the jury: Guide Véron des Champagnes - 2014
Besserat de Bellefon Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc
Born by the water on the countryside around “Aÿ“ in 1843, BB leaves its mark on Parisian hotspots, from “Le Louvre“ to “Orsay“ to “Le Palais de l’Elysée“. In vogue during the “Années Folles“, BB celebrates the fervor of “cabarets“ before concentrating on the freedom inspiration of the 1960s “Saint-Tropez“. To choose the elegance of life in the simplicity of its beauty means “being free“ by BB! In the insouciance of its nearly two centuries, loyal to its deep nature, BB starts a new chapter of its history with colours of the finesse of French effervescence. The BB magic, as the seed becomes fruit, releases its essence at the heart of the most unforgettable meeting, the one between history and the senses of he who receives it in his palate. You cannot teach or learn BB; you share BB, you tell BB, you live BB! To immerse yourself in BB’s universe means travelling through moods, places, meetings and seasons, to discover the timeless flavour of the BB fantasy which belongs to you. Listen to it and let it flow into your glass!